Blaire vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaire

Girl #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plain, field, open land"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (blàr)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

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

Blaire Rank #447
Irene Rank #638

Blaire is more popular, ranked #447 vs #638 for Irene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaire ___

  • Blaire Anne
  • Blaire Elizabeth
  • Blaire Rose
  • Blaire Elise
  • Blaire Marie
  • Blaire Grace

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 Blaire

Greer Sloane Quinn Reid Avery

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaire or Irene more popular?

Blaire is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Blaire and Irene mean?

Blaire means "plain, field, open land" (Scottish Gaelic (blàr) origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Blaire and Irene boy or girl names?

Blaire is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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