Eileen vs Eve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#592
Total SSA Count
508
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eillie, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Eve

Girl #569 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eileen Rank #592
Eve Rank #569

Eve is more popular, ranked #569 vs #592 for Eileen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eileen ___

  • Eileen Rose
  • Eileen Marie
  • Eileen Grace
  • Eileen Jean
  • Eileen Frances
  • Eileen Ann

Eve ___

  • Eve Marie
  • Eve Grace
  • Eve Anne
  • Eve Louise
  • Eve Rosalind
  • Eve Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eileen

Brigid Fiona Siobhan Patrick Declan

If you choose Eve

Adam Abel Noa Elijah Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen or Eve more popular?

Eve is more popular, ranked #569 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Eve mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Eve means "life, living" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eileen and Eve boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Eve is primarily a girl name.

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