Charlotte vs Malu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Malu Rank #5,304

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5304 for Malu.

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

Malu ___

  • Malu Sophia
  • Malu Isabela
  • Malu Clara
  • Malu Beatriz
  • Malu Valentina
  • Malu Cecília

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Malu

Bento Luana Cauã Iara Mateus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Malu more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malu at #5304 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Malu mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Charlotte and Malu boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Malu is primarily a girl name.

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