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Hakan vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,698
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hakan Rank #5,698
Iris Rank #5,812

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakan or Iris more popular?

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Hakan and Iris mean?

Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Hakan and Iris boy or girl names?

Hakan is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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