Charlene vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlene Rank #1,751
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlene ___

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

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 Charlene

Marlene Darlene Wayne Darren Nicole

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlene or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Charlotte mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlene and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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