Charlotte vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Polly Rank #2,192

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2192 for Polly.

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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Polly more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Polly mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Polly boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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