Charlotte vs Yan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Yan Rank #2,873

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2873 for Yan.

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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Yan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yan at #2873 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Yan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Yan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Yan boy or girl names?

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

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