Charlotte vs Kaden

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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Ella Freya Samantha Celeste

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Kaden

Boy #304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

American Arabic Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #304
Total SSA Count: 1,107
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Kade, K, KJ

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Jared Greyson Muhammad Antonio

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kaden Rank #304

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #304 for Kaden.

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

Kaden ___

Kaden James
Kaden Lee
Kaden Michael
Kaden Alexander
Kaden Thomas
Kaden William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kaden

Brayden Mason Layla Kylie Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kaden more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaden at #304 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kaden mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Kaden boy or girl names?

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

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