Bessie vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bessie

Girl #11,577 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,577
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Bes, Bess, Bessy

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Cieyana Fayrene Elba Kayora

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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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Maya Paisley Hallie Kehlani

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Popularity Comparison

Bessie Rank #11,577

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #11577 for Bessie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bessie or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Bessie at #11577 in the United States.

What do Bessie and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Bessie and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Bessie is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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