Charlotte vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Reese Rank #190

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #190 for Reese.

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

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Reese more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Reese at #190 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Reese mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Charlotte and Reese boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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