Charlotte vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elena Rank #45

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #45 for Elena.

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

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Elena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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