Arlet vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

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
Nicknames
Renie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arlet Rank #719
Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #719 for Arlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

Irene ___

  • Irene Grace
  • Irene Mae
  • Irene Louise
  • Irene Claire
  • Irene Beth
  • Irene Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Arlet at #719 in the United States.

What do Arlet and Irene mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Arlet and Irene boy or girl names?

Arlet is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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