Irene vs Aileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Irene Rank #638

Aileen Rank #718

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #718 for Aileen.

Is Irene or Aileen more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Irene and Aileen mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin).

Are Irene and Aileen boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Aileen is primarily a girl name.