Charlotte vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Rico Rank #1,698

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1698 for Rico.

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

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rico more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rico mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Charlotte and Rico boy or girl names?

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

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