Charlotte vs Mara

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 Abigail Ariana Aria

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Mara

Girl #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Irish Slavic Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #588
Total SSA Count: 514
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Martha Laurel Megan Aleah

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Mara Rank #588

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #588 for Mara.

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

Mara ___

Mara Jane
Mara Grace
Mara Louise
Mara Elizabeth
Mara Rose
Mara Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Mara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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