Charlotte vs Defne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Defne

Girl #4,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, bay tree"

Origin: Greek via Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,298
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Def

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Defne Rank #4,298

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4298 for Defne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

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

Defne ___

  • Defne Su
  • Defne Nil
  • Defne Yaz
  • Defne Nur
  • Defne Ipek
  • Defne Sera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Defne

Ayla Elif Yaren Asya Leyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Defne more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Defne at #4298 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Defne mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Defne means "laurel, bay tree" (Greek via Turkish origin).

Are Charlotte and Defne boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Defne is primarily a girl name.

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