Charlotte vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lara Rank #740

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #740 for Lara.

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

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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