Eileen vs Eithel

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 #38,812 Most Popular

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Eileen Rank #592

Eithel Rank #38,812

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #38812 for Eithel.

Is Eileen or Eithel more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Eithel at #38812 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Eithel mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin).

Are Eileen and Eithel boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Eithel is primarily a girl name.