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Pandora vs Charisse

Which is more popular?
Pandora and Charisse are given to a similar number of US babies today.
PandoraCharisse
Meaning all-gifted grace
Origin greek greek
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation pan-DOR-ə shuh-REESS
Syllables 3 2
First appeared00
Peak year1952 (132)1971 (209)
In 202500
TrendVintageVintage
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Pandora Charisse
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadePandoraCharisse
2020s 225 14
2010s 498 65
2000s 315 209
1990s 173 521
1980s 87 1,099
1970s 285 1,441
1960s 660 1,264
1950s 659 635
1940s 83 48
1930s 58 0
1920s 72 0
1910s 11 0

What does Pandora mean?

From Greek Pandora, combining pan 'all' + doron 'gift', meaning 'all-gifted' or, by an older reading, 'all-giving' (giver of all gifts). The scholarly sense is disputed between 'gifted with everything' and 'giver of all'.

What does Charisse mean?

Generally a French-styled elaboration of Greek 'charis' (grace, kindness). Some sources propose an unrelated derivation (a cherry/Latin 'ceresia' link, or a feminine of Charles), so the grace meaning is the most-cited but not undisputed.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pandora or Charisse more popular?

Pandora and Charisse are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Pandora and Charisse?

Pandora means all-gifted (greek origin), while Charisse means grace (greek origin).

Which name is older, Pandora or Charisse?

In US records, Pandora first appears in 0 and Charisse in 0, so Pandora has the longer recorded history.