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Irene vs Eugenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Eugenia

Girl #3,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian French Russian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,750
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irene Rank #638
Eugenia Rank #3,750

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #3750 for Eugenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Eugenia more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Eugenia at #3750 in the United States.

What do Irene and Eugenia mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Eugenia means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Irene and Eugenia boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Eugenia is primarily a girl name.

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