Carissa vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carissa

Girl #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cari, Rissa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carissa Rank #3,462
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3462 for Carissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

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 Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carissa at #3462 in the United States.

What do Carissa and Charlotte mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carissa and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Carissa is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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