Charlotte vs Li

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Melanie Isla Everleigh

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Li

Boy #21,332 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21,332
Total SSA Count: 6

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Demaine Torenzo Bengt Dennon

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Li Rank #21,332

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21332 for Li.

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

Li ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Li

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Li more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Li at #21332 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Li mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Li boy or girl names?

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

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