Brook vs Ilene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brook

Girl #5,761 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,761
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brookie

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Ilene

Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ile, Lee, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brook Rank #5,761
Ilene Rank #5,678

Ilene is more popular, ranked #5678 vs #5761 for Brook.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brook ___

  • Brook Lynn
  • Brook Marie
  • Brook Anne
  • Brook Elizabeth
  • Brook Grace
  • Brook Catherine

Ilene ___

  • Ilene Marie
  • Ilene Grace
  • Ilene Ann
  • Ilene Rose
  • Ilene Louise
  • Ilene Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brook

River Glen Dale Lake Wren

If you choose Ilene

Marlene Pauline Doreen Joan Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brook or Ilene more popular?

Ilene is more popular, ranked #5678 compared to Brook at #5761 in the United States.

What do Brook and Ilene mean?

Brook means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin).

Are Brook and Ilene boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a girl name. Ilene is primarily a girl name.

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