Desire vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desire

Boy #6,919 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin (desiderare)

Cultural Roots

French Latin American American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,919
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Desire Rank #6,919
Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #6919 for Desire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desire or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Desire at #6919 in the United States.

What do Desire and Iris mean?

Desire means "desired, longed for" (Latin (desiderare) origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Desire and Iris boy or girl names?

Desire is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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