Amelia vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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

Amelia Rank #3
Charlene Rank #1,751

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Charlene

Marlene Darlene Wayne Darren Nicole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Charlene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Charlene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Amelia and Charlene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Charlene is primarily a girl name.

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