Eileen vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #592
Total SSA Count: 508
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Katherine Kathleen Helene Paulina

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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #608
Total SSA Count: 493
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Jolene' rhymes with 'mean'"}

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Charlotte Kathleen Eileen Arlene

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Popularity Comparison

Eileen Rank #592

Jolene Rank #608

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #608 for Jolene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen or Jolene more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Jolene mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Eileen and Jolene boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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