Inez vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Inez

Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

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✓ All Clear

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

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15 High Risk

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Inez Rank #1,407

Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #1407 for Inez.

Is Inez or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Inez at #1407 in the United States.

What do Inez and Irene mean?

Inez means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnē origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Inez and Irene boy or girl names?

Inez is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.