Charlotte vs Lorena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorena

Girl #1,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,277
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lore, Lori, Nena

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lorena Rank #1,277

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1277 for Lorena.

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

Lorena ___

  • Lorena Isabel
  • Lorena Victoria
  • Lorena Marie
  • Lorena Grace
  • Lorena Elena
  • Lorena Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lorena

Valentina Elena Mateo Diego Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lorena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lorena at #1277 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lorena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lorena means "from Laurentum, crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lorena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lorena is primarily a girl name.

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