Charlotte vs Josia

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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Sophie Isabel Mia Layla

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Josia

Boy #41,404 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41,404
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Jos, Joy, Joie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Josia Rank #41,404

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #41404 for Josia.

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

Josia ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Josia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Josia at #41404 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Josia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Josia boy or girl names?

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

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