Charlotte vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Marlene Rank #1,555

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1555 for Marlene.

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

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Marlene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Marlene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Charlotte and Marlene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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