Charlotte vs Gretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Gretta Rank #4,387

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4387 for Gretta.

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

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gretta more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gretta mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Charlotte and Gretta boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.

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