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Iris vs Ashby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #5,812
Ashby Rank #5,889

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Ashby more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Iris and Ashby mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Iris and Ashby boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.

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