Charlotte vs Esmerelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmerelda

Girl #4,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (precious green gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Romani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,331
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Elda, Esmer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Esmerelda Rank #4,331

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4331 for Esmerelda.

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

Esmerelda ___

  • Esmerelda Rose
  • Esmerelda Grace
  • Esmerelda Marie
  • Esmerelda Jane
  • Esmerelda Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Esmerelda

Isadora Evangeline Raphael Celestine Aurelio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Esmerelda more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esmerelda at #4331 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Esmerelda mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Esmerelda means "emerald (precious green gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Charlotte and Esmerelda boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Esmerelda is primarily a girl name.

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