Iris vs Deng

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

Deng

Boy #5,940 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to mount, to climb, achieve"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese South Sudanese Dinka East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,940
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #5,812
Deng Rank #5,940

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5940 for Deng.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Deng more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Deng at #5940 in the United States.

What do Iris and Deng mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Deng means "to mount, to climb, achieve" (Chinese origin).

Are Iris and Deng boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Deng is primarily a boy name.

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