Charlotte vs Paley

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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Paley

Girl #18,650 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #18,650
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Pal, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Paley Rank #18,650

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18650 for Paley.

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

Paley ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Paley more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paley at #18650 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Paley mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Paley boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Paley is primarily a girl name.

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