Charlotte vs Marlena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlena

Girl #3,537 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitter sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Polish Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Marlena Rank #3,537

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3537 for Marlena.

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

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Marlena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marlena at #3537 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Marlena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Marlena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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