Alba vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Charlene

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,751
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Char, Charlie, Charli

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Charlene Rank #1,751

Alba is more popular, ranked #1173 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Charlene ___

  • Charlene Marie
  • Charlene Louise
  • Charlene Ann
  • Charlene Grace
  • Charlene Rose
  • Charlene Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Charlene

Marlene Darlene Wayne Darren Nicole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Charlene more popular?

Alba is more popular, ranked #1173 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Alba and Charlene mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Alba and Charlene boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Charlene is primarily a girl name.

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