Charlotte vs Merrilynn

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

Playground Safety Score

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Sadie Penelope Kaia Remi

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Merrilynn

Girl #23,347 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #23,347
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Mer, Merr, Merry

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Merrilynn Rank #23,347

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #23347 for Merrilynn.

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

Merrilynn ___

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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 Merrilynn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Merrilynn at #23347 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Merrilynn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Merrilynn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Merrilynn is primarily a girl name.

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