Charlotte vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Megan Rank #761

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #761 for Megan.

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

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Megan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Megan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Charlotte and Megan boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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