Charlotte vs Patricia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patricia

Girl #1,299 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,299
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Patrice

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Patricia Rank #1,299

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1299 for Patricia.

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

Patricia ___

  • Patricia Ann
  • Patricia Marie
  • Patricia Louise
  • Patricia Jean
  • Patricia Elizabeth
  • Patricia Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Patricia

Barbara Sandra Linda Richard Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Patricia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Patricia at #1299 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Patricia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Patricia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Patricia is primarily a girl name.

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