Charlene vs Charlie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlene

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

French English South African

15 High Risk

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Girl #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, feminine form of Charles"

Origin: Old English Germanic

English American Australian French

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Charlene Rank #1,751

Charlie Rank #140

Charlie is more popular, ranked #140 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Is Charlene or Charlie more popular?

Charlie is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Charlie mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Charlie means "free man, feminine form of Charles" (Old English Germanic origin).

Are Charlene and Charlie boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Charlie is primarily a girl name.