Charlotte vs Clerissa

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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Sofia Liliana Kinsley Adalynn

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Clerissa

Girl #21,704 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21,704
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Cle, Cler, Clery

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Clerissa Rank #21,704

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21704 for Clerissa.

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

Clerissa ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clerissa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clerissa at #21704 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clerissa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Clerissa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clerissa is primarily a girl name.

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