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Imelda vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Irene mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Imelda and Irene boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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