Charlotte vs Lucena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucena

Girl #17,164 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,164
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luce, Cena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lucena Rank #17,164

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17164 for Lucena.

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

Lucena ___

  • Lucena Maria
  • Lucena Isabel
  • Lucena Grace
  • Lucena Rose
  • Lucena Paz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lucena

Elena Sofia Mateo Rafael Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lucena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lucena at #17164 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lucena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lucena means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lucena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lucena is primarily a girl name.

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