Charlotte vs Serene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serene

Girl #1,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, cloudless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,705
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rene, Seri

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Serene Rank #1,705

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1705 for Serene.

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

Serene ___

  • Serene Grace
  • Serene Joy
  • Serene Marie
  • Serene Elise
  • Serene Dawn
  • Serene Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Serene

Celeste Aurora Ivy Cleo Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Serene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Serene at #1705 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Serene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Serene means "clear, cloudless" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Serene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Serene is primarily a girl name.

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