Charlotte vs Janessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janessa

Girl #1,576 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,576
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Nessa, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Janessa Rank #1,576

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1576 for Janessa.

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

Janessa ___

  • Janessa Marie
  • Janessa Leigh
  • Janessa Grace
  • Janessa Rose
  • Janessa Lynn
  • Janessa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Janessa

Brianna Taryn Colton Brayden Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Janessa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Janessa at #1576 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Janessa mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Janessa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Janessa is primarily a girl name.

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