Charlotte vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Orla Rank #2,516

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2516 for Orla.

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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Orla more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Orla mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Orla boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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