Charlotte vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Samuel Rank #17

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17 for Samuel.

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

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Samuel more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Samuel mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Samuel boy or girl names?

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

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