Anna vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #94 for Anna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

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 Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Anna and Charlotte mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Anna and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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