Martha vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

English American German Scandinavian

✓ 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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Martha Rank #667

Charlene Rank #1,751

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Is Martha or Charlene more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Martha and Charlene mean?

Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Martha and Charlene boy or girl names?

Martha is primarily a girl name. Charlene is primarily a girl name.