Charlotte vs Kade

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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Madeline Rylee Clara Elizabeth

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Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #346
Total SSA Count: 986
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Amari Zachary Lawrence Baker

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kade Rank #346

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #346 for Kade.

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

Kade ___

Kade Thomas
Kade Owen
Kade Elliot
Kade Hunter
Kade James
Kade River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kade more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kade at #346 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kade mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Kade boy or girl names?

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

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