Charlotte vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Stephen Rank #378

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #378 for Stephen.

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Stephen more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Stephen mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Stephen boy or girl names?

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

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