Irene vs Maureen

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 #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

15 High Risk

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Irene Rank #638

Maureen Rank #4,928

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #4928 for Maureen.

Is Irene or Maureen more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Maureen at #4928 in the United States.

What do Irene and Maureen mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Irene and Maureen boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Maureen is primarily a girl name.