Ava vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9
Total SSA Count: 8,662
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Layla Alice Ellie Millie

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Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9 for Ava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

Ava Rose
Ava Grace
Ava Marie
Ava Claire
Ava Elizabeth
Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ava at #9 in the United States.

What do Ava and Charlotte mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Ava and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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