Alexa vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexa

Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lex, Lexi, Alex

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexa Rank #808
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #808 for Alexa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexa ___

  • Alexa Grace
  • Alexa Marie
  • Alexa Rose
  • Alexa Claire
  • Alexa Nicole
  • Alexa Jean

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 Alexa

Marcus Julian Sofia Natalia Adrian

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexa or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexa at #808 in the United States.

What do Alexa and Charlotte mean?

Alexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alexa and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alexa is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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