Charlotte vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Quay Rank #16,372

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16372 for Quay.

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

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Quay

Reef Bay River Shore Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Quay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Quay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Charlotte and Quay boy or girl names?

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

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