Irene vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Olivia mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Irene and Olivia boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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