Charlotte vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Selene Rank #674

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #674 for Selene.

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

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Selene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Selene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Selene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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