Iris vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

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Iris Rank #5,812

Spade Rank #5,953

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5953 for Spade.

Is Iris or Spade more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Iris and Spade mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Iris and Spade boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.