Charlotte vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#57
Total SSA Count
5,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Josh, Jo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Joshua Rank #57

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #57 for Joshua.

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

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Joshua more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Joshua mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Joshua boy or girl names?

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

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