Charlotte vs Syra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Syra

Girl #5,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,806
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy, Rara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Syra Rank #5,806

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5806 for Syra.

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

Syra ___

  • Syra Rose
  • Syra Grace
  • Syra Jane
  • Syra Claire
  • Syra Lyn
  • Syra Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Syra

Lyra Mira Cleo Jasper Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Syra more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Syra at #5806 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Syra mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Syra means "sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)" (Persian origin).

Are Charlotte and Syra boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Syra is primarily a girl name.

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