Charlotte vs Lily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lily Rank #24

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #24 for Lily.

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

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lily more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lily at #24 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lily mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Lily boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

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