Iris vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Iris Rank #5,812

Excel Rank #38,796

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Iris or Excel more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Iris and Excel mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Excel boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.