Irene vs Lydia

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 #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Irene or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Lydia mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Irene and Lydia boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.