Charlotte vs Clairessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Anna Emma Ada Scottie

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Clairessa

Girl #35,785 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35,785
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Cla, Clai, Claiy

Playground Safety Score

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Deirde Dette Chiffon Ingram

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Clairessa Rank #35,785

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #35785 for Clairessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

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

Clairessa ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clairessa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clairessa at #35785 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clairessa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Clairessa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clairessa is primarily a girl name.

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