Charlotte vs Jessica

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessica

Girl #574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
526
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Jessi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Jessica Rank #574

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #574 for Jessica.

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

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jessica more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jessica mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Jessica boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Jessica is primarily a girl name.

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