Charlotte vs Nicola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nicola Rank #3,353

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3353 for Nicola.

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

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nicola more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nicola mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Nicola boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nicola is primarily a boy name.

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