Chong vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cho, Chy, Chie

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

Chong Rank #31,507
Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #31507 for Chong.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chong ___

  • Chong Wei
  • Chong Ming
  • Chong Han
  • Chong Jun
  • Chong Fei
  • Chong Zhao

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 Chong

Ming Wei Li Mei Hua

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chong or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chong and Irene mean?

Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Chong and Irene boy or girl names?

Chong is primarily a boy name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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