Charlotte vs Donna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Donna Rank #1,937

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1937 for Donna.

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

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Donna more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Donna mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin).

Are Charlotte and Donna boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Donna is primarily a girl name.

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