Charlotte vs Theresa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theresa

Girl #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,501
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Terri, Tess

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Theresa Rank #1,501

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1501 for Theresa.

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

Theresa ___

  • Theresa Marie
  • Theresa Ann
  • Theresa Grace
  • Theresa Rose
  • Theresa Louise
  • Theresa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Theresa

Margaret Catherine Bernard Frances Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Theresa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Theresa at #1501 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Theresa mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Theresa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Theresa is primarily a girl name.

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