Charlotte vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Jolene Rank #608

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #608 for Jolene.

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

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jolene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jolene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Charlotte and Jolene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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