Eileen vs Stephanie

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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Eileen' rhymes with 'mean'"}

Girl #533 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

French English American Italian Spanish

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Stephanie Rank #533

Stephanie is more popular, ranked #533 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Stephanie more popular?

Stephanie is more popular, ranked #533 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Stephanie mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Stephanie means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Eileen and Stephanie boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Stephanie is primarily a girl name.