Charlotte vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Willow Rank #41

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #41 for Willow.

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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Willow more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Willow at #41 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Willow mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Charlotte and Willow boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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