Charlotte vs Maretha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Maretha Rank #66,965

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maretha more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maretha mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Charlotte and Maretha boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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