Charlotte vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Penn Rank #2,952

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Penn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Penn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Penn boy or girl names?

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

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