Janelle vs Lottie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lottie

Girl #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lott, Lottie is itself a nickname for Charlotte

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Janelle Rank #776
Lottie Rank #676

Lottie is more popular, ranked #676 vs #776 for Janelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janelle ___

  • Janelle Marie
  • Janelle Nicole
  • Janelle Renee
  • Janelle Lynn
  • Janelle Grace
  • Janelle Ann

Lottie ___

  • Lottie Mae
  • Lottie Rose
  • Lottie Pearl
  • Lottie Grace
  • Lottie Jane
  • Lottie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janelle

Danielle Michelle Renee Michael Darnell

If you choose Lottie

Nellie Bertie Archie Millie Winnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janelle or Lottie more popular?

Lottie is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Janelle at #776 in the United States.

What do Janelle and Lottie mean?

Janelle means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lottie means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Janelle and Lottie boy or girl names?

Janelle is primarily a girl name. Lottie is primarily a girl name.

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