What origin is the name Irène?

Irène comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Irène?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Irène — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Irène

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Irène

Irène

Girl

French

3 syllables

Irène is a French girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word for peace.".

Parents who choose Irène pick a girl name from the French tradition, meaning "Derived from the Greek word for peace.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word for peace.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Irène

What does Irène mean?

Irène is a girl name of French origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word for peace.".

How popular is Irène?

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Brother names that go with Irène

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Irène.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Irène

Irène means "Derived from the Greek word for peace." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)