Charlotte vs Nessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nessa

Girl #2,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"headland, promontory, cape"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ness

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nessa Rank #2,854

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2854 for Nessa.

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

Nessa ___

  • Nessa Rose
  • Nessa Mae
  • Nessa Grace
  • Nessa Claire
  • Nessa Faye
  • Nessa Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nessa

Fionnuala Saoirse Cillian Declan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nessa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nessa at #2854 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nessa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nessa means "headland, promontory, cape" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Nessa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nessa is primarily a girl name.

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