Charlotte vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Paul Rank #264

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #264 for Paul.

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

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Paul more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Paul mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Charlotte and Paul boy or girl names?

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

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