Charlotte vs Selena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Selena Rank #245

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Selena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Selena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Selena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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