Charlotte vs Shai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Samantha Riley Eden Sutton

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Shai

Boy #1,087 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift, present"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,087
Total SSA Count: 200
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Marcellus Rian Aldo Khalid

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Shai Rank #1,087

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1087 for Shai.

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

Shai ___

Shai Elijah
Shai David
Shai Nathan
Shai Aaron
Shai Michael
Shai Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shai

Tal Noa Lior Avery Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shai more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shai at #1087 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shai mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Shai boy or girl names?

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

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