Iris vs Moss

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,988 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"plant that grows in moist places"

Origin: Old English mos

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Iris Rank #5,812

Moss Rank #5,988

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5988 for Moss.

Is Iris or Moss more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Moss at #5988 in the United States.

What do Iris and Moss mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Moss means "plant that grows in moist places" (Old English mos origin).

Are Iris and Moss boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Moss is primarily a boy name.