Charlotte vs Elise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elise

Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lis

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elise Rank #252

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #252 for Elise.

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

Elise ___

  • Elise Marie
  • Elise Rose
  • Elise Claire
  • Elise Sophie
  • Elise Grace
  • Elise Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elise

Claire Sophie Amelie Jules Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elise more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elise at #252 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elise mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Charlotte and Elise boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elise is primarily a girl name.

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