Charlotte vs Murlene

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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Ruth Katherine Genevieve Isla

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Murlene

Girl #69,920 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #69,920
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mur, Murl, Murly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Murlene Rank #69,920

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #69920 for Murlene.

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

Murlene ___

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 Murlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Murlene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Murlene at #69920 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Murlene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Murlene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Murlene is primarily a girl name.

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