Marlene vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

German French 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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Marlene Rank #1,555

Charlene Rank #1,751

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

Is Marlene or Charlene more popular?

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

What do Marlene and Charlene mean?

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

Are Marlene and Charlene boy or girl names?

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