Charlotte vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Joanna Rank #329

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #329 for Joanna.

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

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Joanna more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Joanna mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Joanna boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.

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