Charlotte vs Giovanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Charlie, Lotte, Char

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Giovanna Rank #931

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #931 for Giovanna.

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

Giovanna ___

  • Giovanna Maria
  • Giovanna Elena
  • Giovanna Rosa
  • Giovanna Lucia
  • Giovanna Bella
  • Giovanna Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Giovanna

Lorenzo Marco Isabella Leonardo Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Giovanna more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Giovanna at #931 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Giovanna mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Giovanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Giovanna boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Giovanna is primarily a girl name.

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