Charlene vs Marlene

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 #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

German French American English

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Charlene Rank #1,751

Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Is Charlene or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Marlene mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Charlene and Marlene boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.