Barbara vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #860 for Barbara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

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 Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Charlotte mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Barbara and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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