Irene vs Kathleen

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 #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Irene Rank #638

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Is Irene or Kathleen more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Irene and Kathleen mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Irene and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.