Iris vs Carlyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

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Iris Rank #5,812

Carlyle Rank #5,906

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5906 for Carlyle.

Is Iris or Carlyle more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Carlyle at #5906 in the United States.

What do Iris and Carlyle mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin).

Are Iris and Carlyle boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Carlyle is primarily a boy name.