Charlotte vs Rex

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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Kennedy Elena Kylie June

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Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #793
Total SSA Count: 316
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Chris Matheo Neil Taylor

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Rex Rank #793

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #793 for Rex.

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

Rex ___

Rex James
Rex Oliver
Rex Arthur
Rex Henry
Rex William
Rex Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rex more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rex mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Rex boy or girl names?

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

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