Caris vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caris

Girl #5,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,692
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Cari, Care

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Maleyah Ameenah Adaley Lynnie

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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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Isla Rose Adaline Lillian

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Popularity Comparison

Caris Rank #5,692

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5692 for Caris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caris ___

Caris Mae
Caris Elise
Caris Jane
Caris Faye
Caris Lynn
Caris Wren

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 Caris

Rhys Gwen Arwen Bronwen Seren

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caris or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Caris at #5692 in the United States.

What do Caris and Charlotte mean?

Caris means "love" (Welsh origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Caris and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Caris is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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