Eileen vs Louisa

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 #733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Old Frankish/Germanic

English German French Italian Spanish

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Louisa Rank #733

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #733 for Louisa.

Is Eileen or Louisa more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Louisa at #733 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Louisa mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Louisa means "famous warrior" (Old Frankish/Germanic origin).

Are Eileen and Louisa boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Louisa is primarily a girl name.