Charlotte vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kenji Rank #853

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #853 for Kenji.

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

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kenji more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kenji mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Charlotte and Kenji boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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