Iris vs Fern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

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Iris Rank #5,812

Fern Rank #5,858

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Iris or Fern more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Iris and Fern mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Fern boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Fern is primarily a boy name.