Charlotte vs Maris

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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Hailey Andrea Magnolia Aria

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Maris

Girl #3,455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,455
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Mari

Playground Safety Score

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Bellarose Mykah Dariela Lilac

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Maris Rank #3,455

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3455 for Maris.

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

Maris ___

Maris Jane
Maris Louise
Maris Claire
Maris Elise
Maris June
Maris Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maris

Iris Phoebe Felix Caspian Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maris more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maris at #3455 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maris mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maris means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Maris boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maris is primarily a girl name.

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