Charlotte vs Irena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Irena Rank #4,195

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4195 for Irena.

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

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Irena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Irena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Irena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Irena is primarily a girl name.

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