Charlotte vs Ursula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,225
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ulla, Ursi, Urs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ursula Rank #5,225

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5225 for Ursula.

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

Ursula ___

  • Ursula Marie
  • Ursula Claire
  • Ursula Louise
  • Ursula Anne
  • Ursula Helena
  • Ursula Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ursula more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ursula mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Ursula boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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