Charlotte vs Retta

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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Hallie Ember Luna Leah

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Retta

Girl #39,049 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #39,049
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Ret, Rey, Reie

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Retta Rank #39,049

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #39049 for Retta.

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

Retta ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Retta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Retta more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Retta at #39049 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Retta mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Retta boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Retta is primarily a girl name.

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