Erich vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Erich Rank #5,905

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Erich or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Iris mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Erich and Iris boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.