Charlotte vs Dolores

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dolores

Girl #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,167
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lola, Lolita, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Dolores Rank #3,167

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3167 for Dolores.

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

Dolores ___

  • Dolores Grace
  • Dolores Mae
  • Dolores Rose
  • Dolores Ann
  • Dolores Elena
  • Dolores Carmen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Dolores

Carmen Esperanza Rosario Isabel Luis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dolores more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dolores at #3167 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dolores mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin).

Are Charlotte and Dolores boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Dolores is primarily a girl name.

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