Charlotte vs Yelena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yelena

Girl #2,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,485
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Yela, Yelya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Yelena Rank #2,485

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2485 for Yelena.

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

Yelena ___

  • Yelena Sophia
  • Yelena Natalia
  • Yelena Irina
  • Yelena Anastasia
  • Yelena Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Yelena

Anastasia Dmitri Natasha Mikhail Olga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Yelena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yelena at #2485 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Yelena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Yelena means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Yelena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Yelena is primarily a girl name.

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