Irene vs Meredith

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 #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Irene or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Meredith mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Irene and Meredith boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.