Charlotte vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kes Rank #9,146

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9146 for Kes.

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

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kes more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kes mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Charlotte and Kes boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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