Barb vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barb

Girl #13,516 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,516
Total SSA Count: 9

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Karl Sallyanne Elvi Paolina

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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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Josephine Remi Amaya Penelope

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Popularity Comparison

Barb Rank #13,516

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #13516 for Barb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barb ___

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Charlotte ___

Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Anne
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Mae
Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barb or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barb at #13516 in the United States.

What do Barb and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Barb and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Barb is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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