Irene vs Lorelei

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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Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irene Rank #638
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #638 for Irene.

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

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Lorelei mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Irene and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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