Charlotte vs Merilyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Lainey Elliana Jade Maria

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Merilyn

Girl #38,130 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,130
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mer, Meri, Meriy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Merilyn Rank #38,130

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #38130 for Merilyn.

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

Merilyn ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Merilyn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Merilyn at #38130 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Merilyn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Merilyn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Merilyn is primarily a girl name.

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