Arabella vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

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 Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Charlotte mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Arabella and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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