Charlotte vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Girl #2,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"night, darkness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,712
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nyx Rank #2,712

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2712 for Nyx.

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

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nyx more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nyx at #2712 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nyx mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Nyx boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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