Charlotte vs Kathleen

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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Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kathleen Rank #1,110

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

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

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kathleen more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kathleen mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.

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