Charlie vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlie

Girl #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, feminine form of Charles"

Origin: Old English Germanic

English American Australian French

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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 #140

Charlene Rank #1,751

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

Is Charlie or Charlene more popular?

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

What do Charlie and Charlene mean?

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

Are Charlie and Charlene boy or girl names?

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