Charlotte vs Pilar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Pilar Rank #3,452

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3452 for Pilar.

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

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Pilar more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Pilar mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are Charlotte and Pilar boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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