Eileen vs Maxine

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 #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English American French

15 High Risk

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Eileen Rank #592

Maxine Rank #521

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Maxine more popular?

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Maxine mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Eileen and Maxine boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.