Charlotte vs Julia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Polish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Julie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Julia Rank #116

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #116 for Julia.

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

Julia ___

  • Julia Rose
  • Julia Claire
  • Julia Anne
  • Julia Marie
  • Julia Grace
  • Julia Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Julia

Oliver Sebastian Clara Sophia Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Julia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Julia at #116 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Julia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Julia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Julia is primarily a girl name.

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