Charlotte vs Mairi

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

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Esther Alina Kinsley Ruth

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Mairi

Girl #37,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37,776
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: May, Maisie, Ree

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Mairi Rank #37,776

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37776 for Mairi.

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

Mairi ___

Mairi Rose
Mairi Fiona
Mairi Grace
Mairi Jean
Mairi Catriona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mairi

Catriona Eilidh Fiona Hamish Alasdair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mairi more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mairi at #37776 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mairi mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mairi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Mairi boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mairi is primarily a girl name.

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