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Cort vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
Iris Rank #5,812

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Iris more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Cort and Iris mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Cort and Iris boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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