Charlotte vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ryan Rank #87

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #87 for Ryan.

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

Ryan ___

  • Ryan James
  • Ryan Michael
  • Ryan Patrick
  • Ryan Thomas
  • Ryan Cole
  • Ryan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ryan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ryan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Charlotte and Ryan boy or girl names?

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

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