Emma vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Emma Rank #5,826

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5826 for Emma.

Is Emma or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Emma at #5826 in the United States.

What do Emma and Iris mean?

Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Iris boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.