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Charlene vs Carlotta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlene

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,751
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlene Rank #1,751
Carlotta Rank #3,215

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #3215 for Carlotta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlene or Carlotta more popular?

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Carlotta at #3215 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Carlotta mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Carlotta means "feminine form of Karl/Charles" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlene and Carlotta boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Carlotta is primarily a girl name.

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