Iris vs Solar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sun, relating to the sun"

Origin: Latin

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Iris Rank #5,812

Solar Rank #5,691

Solar is more popular, ranked #5691 vs #5812 for Iris.

Is Iris or Solar more popular?

Solar is more popular, ranked #5691 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Iris and Solar mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Solar means "of the sun, relating to the sun" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Solar boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Solar is primarily a boy name.