Charlotte vs Santana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santana

Boy #812 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred place"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#812
Total SSA Count
309
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sant, Santi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Santana Rank #812

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #812 for Santana.

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

Santana ___

  • Santana James
  • Santana Lee
  • Santana Miguel
  • Santana Cruz
  • Santana Ray
  • Santana Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Santana

Valentina Diego Elena Marco Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Santana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Santana at #812 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Santana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin).

Are Charlotte and Santana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Santana is primarily a boy name.

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