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Noah vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Girl #560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, movement"

Origin: Hebrew Noa (נוֹעָה) — the female biblical name

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #560
Irene Rank #638

Noah is more popular, ranked #560 vs #638 for Irene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Irene more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Noah and Irene mean?

Noah means "motion, movement" (Hebrew Noa (נוֹעָה) — the female biblical name origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Noah and Irene boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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