Charlotte vs Marissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Marissa Rank #1,496

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1496 for Marissa.

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

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Marissa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marissa at #1496 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Marissa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Marissa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Marissa is primarily a girl name.

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