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Helene vs Irena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helene

Girl #3,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, bright shining light"

Origin: Greek 'helenē'

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Helene Rank #3,800
Irena Rank #4,195

Helene is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #4195 for Irena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helene or Irena more popular?

Helene is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Helene and Irena mean?

Helene means "torch, bright shining light" (Greek 'helenē' origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Helene and Irena boy or girl names?

Helene is primarily a girl name. Irena is primarily a girl name.

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