Charlotte vs Violet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Violet

Girl #15 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet color, purple"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
6,972
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie, Vivi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Violet Rank #15

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #15 for Violet.

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

Violet ___

  • Violet Mae
  • Violet Jane
  • Violet Rose
  • Violet Claire
  • Violet Anne
  • Violet Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Violet

Jasper Iris Hazel Felix Scarlett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Violet more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Violet at #15 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Violet mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Violet means "violet color, purple" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Violet boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Violet is primarily a girl name.

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