Charlotte vs Edessa

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

Playground Safety Score

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Isla Naomi Olivia Chloe

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Edessa

Girl #38,065 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,065
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Ede, Edes, Edesy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Edessa Rank #38,065

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #38065 for Edessa.

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

Edessa ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Edessa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Edessa at #38065 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Edessa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Edessa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Edessa is primarily a girl name.

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