Charlotte vs Madilynn

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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Madilynn

Girl #792 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala, high tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#792
Total SSA Count
355
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Maddie, Lynnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Madilynn Rank #792

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #792 for Madilynn.

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

Madilynn ___

  • Madilynn Grace
  • Madilynn Rose
  • Madilynn Anne
  • Madilynn Kate
  • Madilynn Claire
  • Madilynn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Madilynn

Abigail Isabelle Addison Brayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madilynn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madilynn at #792 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madilynn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Madilynn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Madilynn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madilynn is primarily a girl name.

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