Iris vs Shad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

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Iris Rank #5,812

Shad Rank #5,928

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Iris or Shad more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Iris and Shad mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iris and Shad boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.