Eileen vs Katherine

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 #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek Russian

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Katherine mean?

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

Are Eileen and Katherine boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.