Charlotte vs Marykate

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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Marykate

Girl #4,506 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness + pure"

Origin: Hebrew + Greek

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
MK, Mary, Kate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Marykate Rank #4,506

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4506 for Marykate.

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

Marykate ___

  • Marykate Rose
  • Marykate Grace
  • Marykate Louise
  • Marykate Elizabeth
  • Marykate Anne
  • Marykate Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Marykate

Ashley Brigid Siobhan Patrick Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Marykate more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marykate at #4506 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Marykate mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Marykate means "sea of bitterness + pure" (Hebrew + Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Marykate boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Marykate is primarily a girl name.

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