Maureen vs Aileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

15 High Risk

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Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Maureen Rank #4,928

Aileen Rank #718

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 vs #4928 for Maureen.

Is Maureen or Aileen more popular?

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Maureen at #4928 in the United States.

What do Maureen and Aileen mean?

Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin). Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin).

Are Maureen and Aileen boy or girl names?

Maureen is primarily a girl name. Aileen is primarily a girl name.