Charlotte vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern, La

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lavern Rank #4,147

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4147 for Lavern.

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

Lavern ___

  • Lavern James
  • Lavern Eugene
  • Lavern Frederick
  • Lavern Thomas
  • Lavern Raymond
  • Lavern Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lavern

Verdell Delroy Shirley Maxine Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lavern more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lavern mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lavern boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.

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