Charlotte vs Tessa

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

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Similar Names

Everly Caroline Anna Elizabeth

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Tessa

Girl #303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #303
Total SSA Count: 1,034
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Tess, Tessie, Tessi

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Georgia Joanna Mary Serena

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Tessa Rank #303

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #303 for Tessa.

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

Tessa ___

Tessa Marie
Tessa Grace
Tessa Rose
Tessa Elaine
Tessa Louise
Tessa Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Tessa

Finn Luca Clara Nora Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Tessa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tessa at #303 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Tessa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Tessa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Tessa is primarily a girl name.

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