Eileen vs Jacqueline

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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Jacqueline

Girl #589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew (via French Jacques)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
510
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jackie, Jack, Jacqui

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eileen Rank #592
Jacqueline Rank #589

Jacqueline is more popular, ranked #589 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

Jacqueline ___

  • Jacqueline Marie
  • Jacqueline Rose
  • Jacqueline Ann
  • Jacqueline Louise
  • Jacqueline Elise
  • Jacqueline Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eileen

Brigid Fiona Siobhan Patrick Declan

If you choose Jacqueline

Caroline Josephine Charlotte Robert Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen or Jacqueline more popular?

Jacqueline is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Jacqueline mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Jacqueline means "supplanter, one who grasps the heel" (Hebrew (via French Jacques) origin).

Are Eileen and Jacqueline boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Jacqueline is primarily a girl name.

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