Charlene vs Darlene

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 #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

American English

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Charlene Rank #1,751

Darlene Rank #1,803

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1803 for Darlene.

Is Charlene or Darlene more popular?

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Darlene at #1803 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Darlene mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin).

Are Charlene and Darlene boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Darlene is primarily a girl name.