Charlotte vs Esmeralda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmeralda

Girl #350 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#350
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Esmy, Alda

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Esmeralda Rank #350

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #350 for Esmeralda.

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

Esmeralda ___

  • Esmeralda Rose
  • Esmeralda Maria
  • Esmeralda Grace
  • Esmeralda Sofia
  • Esmeralda Elena
  • Esmeralda Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Esmeralda more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esmeralda at #350 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Esmeralda mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Charlotte and Esmeralda boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Esmeralda is primarily a girl name.

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