Charlotte vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kate Rank #535

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #535 for Kate.

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

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kate more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kate mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Kate boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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