Clover 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

Clover Rank #618
Irene Rank #638

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 vs #638 for Irene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

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 Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Irene more popular?

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Clover and Irene mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Clover and Irene boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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