Charlotte vs Maeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Maeve Rank #75

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #75 for Maeve.

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

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maeve more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maeve mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Maeve boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maeve is primarily a girl name.

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