Charlotte vs Samara

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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Grace Evelyn Allison Skylar

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Samara

Girl #309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #309
Total SSA Count: 997
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Sam, Sammie, Sammy

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Camryn Paige Ariyah Anya

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Samara Rank #309

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #309 for Samara.

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

Samara ___

Samara Samara Grace
Samara Samara Joy
Samara Samara Elise
Samara Samara Rose
Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Samara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Samara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Samara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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