Charlotte vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
John Rank #21

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21 for John.

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

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or John more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and John mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and John boy or girl names?

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

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