Charlotte vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Martha Rank #667

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Martha more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Martha mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Martha boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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