Ava vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ava Rank #9
Irene Rank #638

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #638 for Irene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Irene more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Ava and Irene mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Ava and Irene boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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