Charlotte vs Milton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Milton Rank #1,429

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1429 for Milton.

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

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Milton more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Milton mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Milton boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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