Charlotte vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lea Rank #834

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #834 for Lea.

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

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lea more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lea mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Charlotte and Lea boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lea is primarily a girl name.

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