Charlotte vs Florence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Florence

Girl #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Flossie, Florie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Florence Rank #435

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #435 for Florence.

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

Florence ___

  • Florence Grace
  • Florence Rose
  • Florence Mae
  • Florence Elizabeth
  • Florence Jean
  • Florence Alice

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Florence

Beatrice Cecily Harriet Percy Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Florence more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Florence at #435 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Florence mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Florence means "flourishing, prosperous" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Florence boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Florence is primarily a girl name.

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