Iris vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Iris Rank #5,812

Rigel Rank #6,009

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Iris or Rigel more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Iris and Rigel mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Iris and Rigel boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.