Iris vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Iris Rank #5,812

Aureus Rank #18,328

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Iris or Aureus more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Iris and Aureus mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Aureus boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.