Irene vs Maci

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

Irene Rank #638
Maci Rank #790

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #790 for Maci.

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

Maci ___

  • Maci Grace
  • Maci Lynn
  • Maci Rose
  • Maci Marie
  • Maci Dawn
  • Maci Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

If you choose Maci

Kylie Brynn Hayden Tyler Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Maci more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Maci at #790 in the United States.

What do Irene and Maci mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Maci means "weapon, mace" (Old French origin).

Are Irene and Maci boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Maci is primarily a girl name.

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