Alena vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alena

Girl #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Russian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alenka, Lena, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alena Rank #749
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #749 for Alena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alena ___

  • Alena Rose
  • Alena Grace
  • Alena Marie
  • Alena Claire
  • Alena Jane
  • Alena Sofia

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Charlotte mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alena and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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