Charlotte vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Percy Rank #1,256

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Percy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Percy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Charlotte and Percy boy or girl names?

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

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