Charlotte vs Marlys

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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Autumn Magnolia Remi Violet

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Marlys

Boy #39,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #39,128
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Mar

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Trudy Chirles Renny Delfred

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Marlys Rank #39,128

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #39128 for Marlys.

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

Marlys ___

Marlys James
Marlys Eugene
Marlys Lee
Marlys Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Marlys

Darlis Karlis Mervis Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Marlys more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marlys at #39128 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Marlys mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Marlys means "Famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Marlys boy or girl names?

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

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