Carlyle vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyle

Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Carlyle Rank #5,906

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5906 for Carlyle.

Is Carlyle or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Carlyle at #5906 in the United States.

What do Carlyle and Iris mean?

Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Carlyle and Iris boy or girl names?

Carlyle is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.