Eileen vs Helene

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 #3,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, bright shining light"

Origin: Greek 'helenē'

French German Scandinavian Greek English

15 High Risk

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Eileen Rank #592

Helene Rank #3,800

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #3800 for Helene.

Is Eileen or Helene more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Helene at #3800 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Helene mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Helene means "torch, bright shining light" (Greek 'helenē' origin).

Are Eileen and Helene boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Helene is primarily a girl name.