Charlotte vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
May Rank #1,351

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1351 for May.

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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or May more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and May mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and May boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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