Charlotte vs Polaris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

Playground Safety Score

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Aaliyah Esther Ada Jade

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Polaris

Girl #20,140 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #20,140
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Pol, Pola, Polay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Polaris Rank #20,140

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #20140 for Polaris.

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

Polaris ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Polaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Polaris more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Polaris at #20140 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Polaris mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Polaris boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Polaris is primarily a girl name.

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