Charlotte vs Melise

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

Playground Safety Score

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Eleanor Esther Kaia Lydia

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Melise

Girl #35,992 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35,992
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mel, Meli, Meliy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Melise Rank #35,992

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #35992 for Melise.

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

Melise ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Melise more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Melise at #35992 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Melise mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Melise boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Melise is primarily a girl name.

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