Lotte vs Meriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lotte

Girl #8,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German Karl via Charlotte

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,691
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lot

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Popularity Comparison

Lotte Rank #8,691
Meriel Rank #8,697

Lotte is more popular, ranked #8691 vs #8697 for Meriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lotte ___

  • Lotte Marie
  • Lotte Elise
  • Lotte Margot
  • Lotte Anne
  • Lotte Sophie

Meriel ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lotte

Mette Signe Astrid Hans Klaus

If you choose Meriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lotte or Meriel more popular?

Lotte is more popular, ranked #8691 compared to Meriel at #8697 in the United States.

What do Lotte and Meriel mean?

Lotte means "free woman, strong" (Old High German Karl via Charlotte origin).

Are Lotte and Meriel boy or girl names?

Lotte is primarily a girl name. Meriel is primarily a girl name.

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