Aurora vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurora

Girl #16 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
6,917
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rory, Rori, Aura

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aurora Rank #16
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16 for Aurora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aurora ___

  • Aurora Rose
  • Aurora Jane
  • Aurora Grace
  • Aurora Claire
  • Aurora Faye
  • Aurora Maeve

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 Aurora

Atlas Luna Orion Celeste Felix

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aurora at #16 in the United States.

What do Aurora and Charlotte mean?

Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Aurora and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Aurora is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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