Charlotte vs Madelon

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

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Ailany Amara Everleigh Brooklyn

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Madelon

Girl #38,755 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,755
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mad, Made, Madey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Madelon Rank #38,755

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #38755 for Madelon.

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

Madelon ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madelon more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madelon at #38755 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madelon mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Madelon boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madelon is primarily a girl name.

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