Charlotte vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Sara Rank #187

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #187 for Sara.

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

Sara ___

  • Sara Anne
  • Sara Jane
  • Sara Lynn
  • Sara Marie
  • Sara Grace
  • Sara Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Sara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Sara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Sara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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