Charlotte vs Serana

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Serana

Girl #6,467 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"serene, calm, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Pop culture/gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,467
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sera, Rena

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Serana Rank #6,467

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6467 for Serana.

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

Serana ___

  • Serana Grace
  • Serana Rose
  • Serana Dawn
  • Serana Marie
  • Serana Belle
  • Serana Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Serana

Serena Seraphina Selene Atticus Oberon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Serana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Serana at #6467 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Serana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Serana means "serene, calm, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Serana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Serana is primarily a girl name.

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