Alba vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Charlotte mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alba and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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