Eileen vs Arlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

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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Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Arlene Rank #1,817

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

Is Eileen or Arlene more popular?

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

What do Eileen and Arlene mean?

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

Are Eileen and Arlene boy or girl names?

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