Fern vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Fern Rank #5,858

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Iris mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Fern and Iris boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.