Charlotte vs Ume

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ume

Girl #42,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"plum blossom"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,321
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ume Rank #42,321

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #42321 for Ume.

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

Ume ___

  • Ume Hana
  • Ume Sora
  • Ume Yuki
  • Ume Nami
  • Ume Haru

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ume

Sakura Hana Yuki Sora Haru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ume more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ume at #42321 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ume mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ume means "plum blossom" (Japanese origin).

Are Charlotte and Ume boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ume is primarily a girl name.

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