Charlotte vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Killian Rank #370

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #370 for Killian.

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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Killian more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Killian mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Killian boy or girl names?

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

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