Iris vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Iris Rank #5,812

Emma Rank #5,826

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5826 for Emma.

Is Iris or Emma more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Emma at #5826 in the United States.

What do Iris and Emma mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Iris and Emma boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a boy name.