Charlotte vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mae Rank #530

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mae more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mae mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Mae boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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