Iris vs Lynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

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Iris Rank #5,812

Lynn Rank #5,977

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Iris or Lynn more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Iris and Lynn mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin).

Are Iris and Lynn boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Lynn is primarily a boy name.