Charlotte vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lena Rank #263

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #263 for Lena.

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

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Charlotte and Lena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

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