Irene vs Anne

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 #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

English French Scandinavian German American

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Anne Rank #650

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #650 for Anne.

Is Irene or Anne more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Anne at #650 in the United States.

What do Irene and Anne mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irene and Anne boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Anne is primarily a girl name.