Charlotte vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
5,741
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Penny, Nell, Nellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Penelope Rank #28

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28 for Penelope.

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

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Penelope more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Penelope mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Charlotte and Penelope boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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