Iris vs Rayleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Iris Rank #5,812

Rayleigh Rank #5,842

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5842 for Rayleigh.

Is Iris or Rayleigh more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Rayleigh at #5842 in the United States.

What do Iris and Rayleigh mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Rayleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Rayleigh boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Rayleigh is primarily a boy name.