Charlotte vs Kathy

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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Vivian Ruby Riley Scottie

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Kathy

Girl #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"innocent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,694
Total SSA Count: 64
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Kat, Kath

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Mavery Kamaria Berlin Samia

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kathy Rank #2,694

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2694 for Kathy.

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

Kathy ___

Kathy Ann
Kathy Marie
Kathy Lynn
Kathy Jo
Kathy Lee
Kathy Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kathy

Debbie Sandy Linda Bobby Tommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kathy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kathy at #2694 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kathy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Kathy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kathy is primarily a girl name.

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