Charlotte vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
2,303
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Meg, Peggy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Margaret Rank #119

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #119 for Margaret.

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

Margaret ___

  • Margaret Rose
  • Margaret Ann
  • Margaret Jane
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Louise
  • Margaret Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Margaret more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Margaret mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Margaret boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Margaret is primarily a girl name.

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