Arlene vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

French English South African

15 High Risk

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Charlene Rank #1,751

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Charlene more popular?

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Charlene mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Arlene and Charlene boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Charlene is primarily a girl name.