Charlotte vs Mena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Similar Names

Isabella Summer Juniper Natalia

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Mena

Girl #5,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harbor, port"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Dutch German Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,913
Total SSA Count: 21
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Berlyn Chantelle Emrielle Marsali

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Mena Rank #5,913

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5913 for Mena.

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

Mena ___

Mena Rose
Mena Grace
Mena Claire
Mena Sophia
Mena Louise
Mena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mena at #5913 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mena means "harbor, port" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Mena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mena is primarily a girl name.

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