Charlotte vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Melody Rank #91

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #91 for Melody.

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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Melody more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Melody mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Charlotte and Melody boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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