Charlotte vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Julia Wrenley Alana Violet

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Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #423
Total SSA Count: 743
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Jake Rank #423

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #423 for Jake.

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

Jake ___

Jake Thomas
Jake Alexander
Jake Michael
Jake William
Jake Henry
Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jake more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jake mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Jake boy or girl names?

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

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