Charlotte vs Lori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Alice Addison Riley Skylar

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Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,525
Total SSA Count: 141
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Lo

Playground Safety Score

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Aadya Emberlee Raine Lailani

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Lori Rank #1,525

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1525 for Lori.

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

Lori ___

Lori Ann
Lori Lynn
Lori Beth
Lori Jean
Lori Kay
Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lori more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lori at #1525 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lori mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lori boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lori is primarily a girl name.

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