Darlene vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

American English

✓ 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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Darlene Rank #1,803

Charlene Rank #1,751

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

Is Darlene or Charlene more popular?

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

What do Darlene and Charlene mean?

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

Are Darlene and Charlene boy or girl names?

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