Iris vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Iris Rank #5,812

Bowan Rank #5,994

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Iris or Bowan more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Iris and Bowan mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Iris and Bowan boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.