Charlotte vs Raphaela

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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Alaia Ruby Millie Adaline

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Raphaela

Girl #9,373 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,373
Total SSA Count: 12
Nicknames: Rap, Raph, Raphy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Raphaela Rank #9,373

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9373 for Raphaela.

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

Raphaela ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Raphaela more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raphaela at #9373 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Raphaela mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Raphaela boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Raphaela is primarily a girl name.

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