Charlotte vs Lavinia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavinia

Girl #2,132 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Latins"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Romanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,132
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Livvy, Lav, Vinnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lavinia Rank #2,132

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2132 for Lavinia.

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

Lavinia ___

  • Lavinia Rose
  • Lavinia Grace
  • Lavinia Mae
  • Lavinia Claire
  • Lavinia Jane
  • Lavinia Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lavinia

Octavia Lydia Caspian Dorian Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lavinia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lavinia at #2132 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lavinia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lavinia means "of the Latins" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lavinia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lavinia is primarily a girl name.

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