Charlotte vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mary Rank #132

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #132 for Mary.

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

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mary more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mary mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Mary boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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