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Iris vs Mattox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #5,812
Mattox Rank #5,848

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Mattox more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Iris and Mattox mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Iris and Mattox boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.

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