Charlotte vs Shay

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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Kennedy Hallie Delilah Lillian

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Shay

Girl #1,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stately, admirable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,156
Total SSA Count: 208
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Darla Ida Karolina Delainey

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Shay Rank #1,156

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1156 for Shay.

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

Shay ___

Shay Lynn
Shay Marie
Shay Elizabeth
Shay Nicole
Shay Renee
Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shay at #1156 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Shay boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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