Charlotte vs Kerrigan

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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Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

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

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kerrigan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kerrigan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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