Carlena vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlena

Girl #17,252 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,252
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Car, Carl, Carly

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Benna Clifton Ader Walcie

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Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Popularity Comparison

Carlena Rank #17,252

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17252 for Carlena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlena ___

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Charlotte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlena or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carlena at #17252 in the United States.

What do Carlena and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carlena and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Carlena is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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