Charlotte vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Rei Rank #3,800

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3800 for Rei.

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

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rei more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rei mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Charlotte and Rei boy or girl names?

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

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