Charlotte vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ella Rank #30

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #30 for Ella.

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

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ella more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ella mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Charlotte and Ella boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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