Charlie vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlie

Boy #176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

English American

✓ 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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Charlie Rank #176

Charlene Rank #1,751

Charlie is more popular, ranked #176 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Is Charlie or Charlene more popular?

Charlie is more popular, ranked #176 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Charlie and Charlene mean?

Charlie means "free man" (Germanic origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Charlie and Charlene boy or girl names?

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