Charlotte vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rui

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Rui Rank #2,294

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2294 for Rui.

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

Rui ___

  • Rui Antonio
  • Rui Miguel
  • Rui Carlos
  • Rui Alexandre
  • Rui Haruki
  • Rui Eito

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rui more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rui mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Charlotte and Rui boy or girl names?

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

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