Charlotte vs Tova

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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Daisy Sarah Eleanor Layla

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Tova

Girl #2,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, goodness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Scandinavian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,661
Total SSA Count: 65
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jermani Jeanette Orla Evan

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Tova Rank #2,661

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2661 for Tova.

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

Tova ___

Tova Ruth
Tova Miriam
Tova Leah
Tova Sarah
Tova Grace
Tova Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Tova

Shira Noa Ora Ilan Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Tova more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tova at #2661 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Tova mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Tova means "good, goodness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Tova boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Tova is primarily a girl name.

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