Charlotte vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Renie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Irene Rank #638

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #638 for Irene.

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

Irene ___

  • Irene Grace
  • Irene Mae
  • Irene Louise
  • Irene Claire
  • Irene Beth
  • Irene Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Irene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Irene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Charlotte and Irene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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