Carmela vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmela

Girl #1,159 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard, orchard"

Origin: Hebrew Karmel

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Italian-American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carmel, Carm, Mela

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carmela Rank #1,159
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1159 for Carmela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmela ___

  • Carmela Rosa
  • Carmela Lucia
  • Carmela Grazia
  • Carmela Sofia
  • Carmela Bianca
  • Carmela Valentina

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 Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmela or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carmela at #1159 in the United States.

What do Carmela and Charlotte mean?

Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carmela and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Carmela is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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