Charlotte vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Catalan American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,014
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Joan Rank #1,014

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1014 for Joan.

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

Joan ___

  • Joan Michael
  • Joan David
  • Joan Anthony
  • Joan Christopher
  • Joan Paul
  • Joan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Joan

Maria Pau Marc Anna Pere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Joan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Joan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Joan boy or girl names?

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

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