Anne vs Eileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anne

Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#650
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#592
Total SSA Count
508
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eillie, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Anne Rank #650
Eileen Rank #592

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #650 for Anne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anne ___

  • Anne Marie
  • Anne Elizabeth
  • Anne Louise
  • Anne Catherine
  • Anne Margaret
  • Anne Victoria

Eileen ___

  • Eileen Rose
  • Eileen Marie
  • Eileen Grace
  • Eileen Jean
  • Eileen Frances
  • Eileen Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anne

Charles Henry Margaret Eleanor George

If you choose Eileen

Brigid Fiona Siobhan Patrick Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anne or Eileen more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Anne at #650 in the United States.

What do Anne and Eileen mean?

Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin).

Are Anne and Eileen boy or girl names?

Anne is primarily a girl name. Eileen is primarily a girl name.

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