Eileen vs Paulina

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 #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Paulina Rank #780

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #780 for Paulina.

Is Eileen or Paulina more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Paulina mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Eileen and Paulina boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.