Charlotte vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#867
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kel

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kelly Rank #867

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #867 for Kelly.

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

Kelly ___

  • Kelly Anne
  • Kelly Marie
  • Kelly Lynn
  • Kelly Jo
  • Kelly Jean
  • Kelly Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kelly

Casey Shannon Ryan Brendan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kelly more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kelly mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Kelly boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.

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