Irene vs Richard

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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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Irene Rank #638

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Irene or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Richard mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Irene and Richard boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.