Iris vs Ossian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer"

Origin: Old Irish

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Iris Rank #5,812

Ossian Rank #5,706

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 vs #5812 for Iris.

Is Iris or Ossian more popular?

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Iris and Ossian mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Ossian means "little deer" (Old Irish origin).

Are Iris and Ossian boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Ossian is primarily a boy name.