Charlotte vs Elyssa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyssa

Girl #3,259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, wanderer"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

English French Phoenician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,259
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elly, Lyssa, Liss

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elyssa Rank #3,259

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3259 for Elyssa.

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

Elyssa ___

  • Elyssa Rose
  • Elyssa Grace
  • Elyssa Noelle
  • Elyssa Claire
  • Elyssa Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elyssa

Adrian Vivienne Tristan Arabella Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elyssa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elyssa at #3259 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elyssa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elyssa means "noble, wanderer" (Phoenician origin).

Are Charlotte and Elyssa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elyssa is primarily a girl name.

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