Charlotte vs Ray

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

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Julia Elliana Elizabeth Sutton

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Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #777
Total SSA Count: 322
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Matheo Nelson Emmitt Santana

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Ray Rank #777

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #777 for Ray.

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

Ray ___

Ray Charles
Ray William
Ray Allen
Ray James
Ray Thomas
Ray Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ray more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ray mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Ray boy or girl names?

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

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