Aileen vs Marie

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 #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Aileen Rank #718

Marie Rank #637

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 vs #718 for Aileen.

Is Aileen or Marie more popular?

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Marie mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Aileen and Marie boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.