Arlene vs Eileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Eileen Rank #592

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Eileen more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Eileen mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin).

Are Arlene and Eileen boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Eileen is primarily a girl name.