Aileen vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aileen

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Aileen Rank #718

Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #718 for Aileen.

Is Aileen or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Irene mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Aileen and Irene boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.