Charlotte vs Pat

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

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Paisley Sloane Eliana Lia

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Pat

Boy #28,540 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,540
Total SSA Count: 5

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Zerick Philmore Finnis Brit

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Pat Rank #28,540

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28540 for Pat.

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

Pat ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Pat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Pat more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pat at #28540 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Pat mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Pat boy or girl names?

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

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