Charlotte vs Katy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katy

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,460
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kat, Kay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Katy Rank #2,460

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2460 for Katy.

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

Katy ___

  • Katy Mae
  • Katy Grace
  • Katy Ann
  • Katy Lynn
  • Katy Rose
  • Katy Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Katy

Tommy Billy Molly Lilly Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Katy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Katy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Katy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Katy is primarily a girl name.

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