Charlotte vs Isabel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Isabel Rank #167

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #167 for Isabel.

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

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Isabel more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Isabel at #167 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Isabel mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Isabel boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Isabel is primarily a girl name.

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