Charlotte vs Kayleigh

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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Kayleigh

Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kayleigh Rank #732

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

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

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kayleigh more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kayleigh mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Kayleigh boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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