Charlotte vs Clea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clea Rank #5,323

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5323 for Clea.

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

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clea more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clea mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Clea boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clea is primarily a girl name.

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