Charissa vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charissa

Girl #11,517 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,517
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Cha, Char, Chary

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Kayora Felix Fayrene Cecele

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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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Evelyn Emilia Eliana Emma

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Popularity Comparison

Charissa Rank #11,517

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #11517 for Charissa.

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 Charissa or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Charissa at #11517 in the United States.

What do Charissa and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charissa and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Charissa is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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