Charlotte vs Jana

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

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Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Jana Rank #1,334

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1334 for Jana.

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

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Charlotte and Jana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Jana is primarily a girl name.

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