Charlotte vs Lotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lotte

Girl #8,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German Karl via Charlotte

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,691
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lot

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lotte Rank #8,691

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8691 for Lotte.

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

Lotte ___

  • Lotte Marie
  • Lotte Elise
  • Lotte Margot
  • Lotte Anne
  • Lotte Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lotte

Mette Signe Astrid Hans Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lotte at #8691 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lotte means "free woman, strong" (Old High German Karl via Charlotte origin).

Are Charlotte and Lotte boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lotte is primarily a girl name.

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