Origin and Meaning of Charlean

Free man; strong

Origin: English - Derived from the name Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'man' or 'free man'. The suffix 'lean' is often used to create feminine forms.

• Charlean is a relatively modern name and combines elements of Charles with a feminine ending, reflecting the trend of creating female variants of traditionally male names.
• It is primarily used in English-speaking countries, often seen as a less common alternative to similar names like Charlene and Charlotte.
• Notable bearers of the name Charlean are scarce, but variations like Charlene have been popularized by famous figures in entertainment.
• The name Charlean has not achieved widespread popularity and is generally considered unique, with few rankings in baby name lists compared to its variations.
• Variations of the name include Charlene, Charlotte, and Charley, all of which share a common root in the name Charles.