Irene vs Linda

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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Linda

Girl #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pretty"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese linda

Cultural Roots

English Spanish German Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lindy, Lynnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irene Rank #638
Linda Rank #835

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #835 for Linda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irene ___

  • Irene Grace
  • Irene Mae
  • Irene Louise
  • Irene Claire
  • Irene Beth
  • Irene Rose

Linda ___

  • Linda Ann
  • Linda Marie
  • Linda Sue
  • Linda Kay
  • Linda Jean
  • Linda Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

If you choose Linda

Donna Brenda Carol Sandra Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Linda more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Linda at #835 in the United States.

What do Irene and Linda mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Linda means "beautiful, pretty" (Spanish/Portuguese linda origin).

Are Irene and Linda boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Linda is primarily a girl name.

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