Charlotte vs Minna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,890
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Minna Rank #4,890

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4890 for Minna.

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

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Minna more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Minna mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin).

Are Charlotte and Minna boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Minna is primarily a girl name.

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