Charlotte vs Paisley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Paisley Rank #61

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #61 for Paisley.

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

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Paisley more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paisley at #61 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Paisley mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Paisley boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Paisley is primarily a girl name.

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