Charlotte vs Gretel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretel

Girl #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Gretel Rank #3,274

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3274 for Gretel.

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

Gretel ___

  • Gretel Rose
  • Gretel Marie
  • Gretel Louise
  • Gretel Elise
  • Gretel Anna
  • Gretel Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gretel

Hansel Fritz Liesel Anneliese Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gretel more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gretel at #3274 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gretel mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gretel means "pearl" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Gretel boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gretel is primarily a girl name.

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