Estella 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

Estella Rank #501
Irene Rank #638

Estella is more popular, ranked #501 vs #638 for Irene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estella ___

  • Estella Rose
  • Estella Jane
  • Estella Marie
  • Estella Claire
  • Estella Grace
  • Estella Louise

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 Estella

Oliver Felix Hugo Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estella or Irene more popular?

Estella is more popular, ranked #501 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Estella and Irene mean?

Estella means "star" (Latin origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Estella and Irene boy or girl names?

Estella is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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