Charlotte vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Robert Rank #90

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #90 for Robert.

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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Robert more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Robert mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Charlotte and Robert boy or girl names?

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

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