Charlotte vs Mei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mei

Girl #1,955 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plum blossom"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Japanese Taiwanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,955
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mei Rank #1,955

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1955 for Mei.

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

Mei ___

  • Mei Lin
  • Mei Jade
  • Mei Rose
  • Mei Anne
  • Mei Grace
  • Mei Lily

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mei

Kai Hana Sora Ren Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mei more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mei at #1955 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mei mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mei means "plum blossom" (Chinese origin).

Are Charlotte and Mei boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mei is primarily a girl name.

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