Charlotte vs Penola

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

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Willow Lydia Penelope Leilani

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Penola

Girl #37,944 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37,944
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Pen, Peno, Penoy

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Penola Rank #37,944

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37944 for Penola.

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

Penola ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Penola more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Penola at #37944 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Penola mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Penola boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Penola is primarily a girl name.

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