Irene vs Ilene

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 #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Ilene Rank #5,678

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #5678 for Ilene.

Is Irene or Ilene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Irene and Ilene mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin).

Are Irene and Ilene boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Ilene is primarily a girl name.