Charlotte vs Claris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claris

Girl #19,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

Latin French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,625
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Clair

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Claris Rank #19,625

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #19625 for Claris.

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

Claris ___

  • Claris Rose
  • Claris Anne
  • Claris Jane
  • Claris Marie
  • Claris Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Claris more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Claris mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Charlotte and Claris boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Claris is primarily a girl name.

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