Maureen vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Reenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maureen Rank #4,928
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #4928 for Maureen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maureen ___

  • Maureen Rose
  • Maureen Anne
  • Maureen Frances
  • Maureen Patricia
  • Maureen Brigid
  • Maureen Catherine

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maureen

Colleen Siobhan Brendan Declan Aoife

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maureen or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Maureen at #4928 in the United States.

What do Maureen and Shilo mean?

Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maureen and Shilo boy or girl names?

Maureen is primarily a girl name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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