Bess vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bess

Boy #29,992 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,992
Total SSA Count: 5

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Rosbel Kristine Wash Macy

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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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Jade Julia Chloe Emersyn

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Popularity Comparison

Bess Rank #29,992

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #29992 for Bess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Charlotte ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bess or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Bess at #29992 in the United States.

What do Bess and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Bess and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Bess is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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