Charlotte vs Margo

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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Delilah Olivia Nora Aubrey

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Margo

Girl #544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #544
Total SSA Count: 555
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Maggie

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Alison Alivia Florence Nylah

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Margo Rank #544

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #544 for Margo.

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

Margo ___

Margo Rose
Margo Louise
Margo Claire
Margo Josephine
Margo Elise
Margo Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Margo more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Margo at #544 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Margo mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Margo boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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