Charlotte vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, star of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Maria Rank #74

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #74 for Maria.

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

Maria ___

  • Maria Elena
  • Maria Theresa
  • Maria Lucia
  • Maria Isabelle
  • Maria Christina
  • Maria Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maria

Elena Lucia Isabella Carlos Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maria more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maria at #74 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maria mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maria means "drop of the sea, star of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Maria boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.

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