The nameIrénée
Irénée is the French form of Irenaeus, a boy's name of Greek origin borne by a famous bishop of Lyon. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Irénée comes from the Greek eirene, "peace".
Origin
Greek.
History
Saint Irenaeus was bishop of Lyon in the 2nd century. The name was mostly given in France in the first years of the 20th century.
Popularity of the name Irénée
Irénée in France
2592ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1906peak year (190 births)
6,260babies named Irénée in France since 1900
Irénée was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,535 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Irénée. Half of all babies named Irénée in France were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irénée mean?
Irénée comes from the Greek eirene, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Irénée?
Greek.
Is Irénée a girl's or a boy's name?
Irénée is a boy's name.