Charlotte vs Tess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Tess Rank #1,774

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1774 for Tess.

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

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Tess more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Tess mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Charlotte and Tess boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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