Charlotte vs Magnolia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magnolia

Girl #138 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,146
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maggie, Nola, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Magnolia Rank #138

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #138 for Magnolia.

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

Magnolia ___

  • Magnolia Rose
  • Magnolia Jane
  • Magnolia Pearl
  • Magnolia Mae
  • Magnolia Grace
  • Magnolia Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Magnolia

Violet Clementine Cora Rosemary Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Magnolia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Magnolia at #138 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Magnolia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Magnolia means "flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Magnolia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Magnolia is primarily a girl name.

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