Charlotte vs Estella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estella

Girl #501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#501
Total SSA Count
608
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stella, Essie, Elle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Estella Rank #501

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #501 for Estella.

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

Estella ___

  • Estella Rose
  • Estella Jane
  • Estella Marie
  • Estella Claire
  • Estella Grace
  • Estella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Estella

Oliver Felix Hugo Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Estella more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Estella at #501 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Estella mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Estella means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Estella boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Estella is primarily a girl name.

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