Charlotte vs Kat

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Sienna Jade Nova Gemma

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Kat

Girl #18,637 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #18,637
Total SSA Count: 7

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kat Rank #18,637

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18637 for Kat.

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

Kat ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kat more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kat at #18637 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kat mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Kat boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kat is primarily a girl name.

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