Charlotte vs Karen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karen

Girl #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Danish

Cultural Roots

American English Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Karen Rank #1,261

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1261 for Karen.

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

Karen ___

  • Karen Lynn
  • Karen Ann
  • Karen Marie
  • Karen Sue
  • Karen Louise
  • Karen Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Karen

Deborah Linda Susan Gary David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Karen more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karen at #1261 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Karen mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Karen means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Danish origin).

Are Charlotte and Karen boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Karen is primarily a girl name.

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