Charlotte vs Mao

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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Ada Katherine Alaia Rylee

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Mao

Boy #30,953 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30,953
Total SSA Count: 5

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Mao Rank #30,953

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #30953 for Mao.

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

Mao ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mao more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mao at #30953 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mao mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Mao boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mao is primarily a boy name.

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