Ilene vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilene

Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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

Ilene Rank #5,678

Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #5678 for Ilene.

Is Ilene or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Ilene and Irene mean?

Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Ilene and Irene boy or girl names?

Ilene is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.