Charlotte vs Merlene

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Eleanor Esther Elena Ashley

Full profile for Charlotte →

Merlene

Girl #69,864 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #69,864
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mer, Merl, Merly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Olis Melster Loys Susia

Full profile for Merlene →

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Merlene Rank #69,864

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #69864 for Merlene.

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

Merlene ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Merlene

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Merlene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Merlene at #69864 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Merlene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Merlene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Merlene is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Merlene vs Charlotte Charlotte vs Eleanor Charlotte vs Esther Charlotte vs Elena Charlotte vs Ashley

← Full profile: Charlotte ← Full profile: Merlene Browse all baby names