Eileen vs Kaylene

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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Kaylene

Girl #4,045 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure one (Katherine) + gracious (Helen)"

Origin: American blend

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,045
Total SSA Count: 36
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Martha Paulina Eileen Arlene

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Popularity Comparison

Eileen Rank #592

Kaylene Rank #4,045

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #4045 for Kaylene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen or Kaylene more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Kaylene at #4045 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Kaylene mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Kaylene means "pure one (Katherine) + gracious (Helen)" (American blend origin).

Are Eileen and Kaylene boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Kaylene is primarily a girl name.

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