Charlotte vs Matlyn

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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Harper Magnolia Madelyn Stella

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Matlyn

Girl #45,823 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #45,823
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mat, Matl, Matly

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Matlyn Rank #45,823

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #45823 for Matlyn.

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

Matlyn ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Matlyn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matlyn at #45823 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Matlyn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Matlyn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Matlyn is primarily a girl name.

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