Irene vs Inez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

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15 High Risk

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Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

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✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Inez Rank #1,407

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

Is Irene or Inez more popular?

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

What do Irene and Inez mean?

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

Are Irene and Inez boy or girl names?

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