Charlotte vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nicholas Rank #117

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #117 for Nicholas.

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

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nicholas more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nicholas mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Nicholas boy or girl names?

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

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