Iris vs Arise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Boy #34,469 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rise up, come forth"

Origin: Old English

English African American Christian

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Iris Rank #5,812

Arise Rank #34,469

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #34469 for Arise.

Is Iris or Arise more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Arise at #34469 in the United States.

What do Iris and Arise mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Arise means "to rise up, come forth" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Arise boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Arise is primarily a boy name.