Maureen vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Maureen' rhymes with 'mean'"}

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Irene' rhymes with 'mean'"}

Maureen Rank #4,928

Irene Rank #638

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

Is Maureen or Irene more popular?

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

What do Maureen and Irene mean?

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

Are Maureen and Irene boy or girl names?

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