Charlotte vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Jacob Rank #41

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #41 for Jacob.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jacob more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jacob mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Jacob boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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