Charlotte vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Matthew Rank #33

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #33 for Matthew.

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

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Matthew more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Matthew mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Charlotte and Matthew boy or girl names?

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

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