Iris vs Desire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6,919 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin (desiderare)

French Latin American American African

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Iris Rank #5,812

Desire Rank #6,919

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #6919 for Desire.

Is Iris or Desire more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Desire at #6919 in the United States.

What do Iris and Desire mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Desire means "desired, longed for" (Latin (desiderare) origin).

Are Iris and Desire boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Desire is primarily a boy name.