Charlotte vs Clara

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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Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clare, Clar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clara Rank #78

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #78 for Clara.

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

Clara ___

  • Clara June
  • Clara Louise
  • Clara Mae
  • Clara Josephine
  • Clara Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Clara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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