Charlotte vs Kateri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kateri Rank #3,971

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3971 for Kateri.

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

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kateri

Aiyana Kaya Dakota Cheyenne Takoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kateri more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kateri at #3971 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kateri mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin).

Are Charlotte and Kateri boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kateri is primarily a girl name.

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