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Iris vs Thelonious

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #5,812
Thelonious Rank #5,754

Thelonious is more popular, ranked #5754 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Thelonious more popular?

Thelonious is more popular, ranked #5754 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Iris and Thelonious mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Thelonious means "lord, ruler" (Germanic/Latin origin).

Are Iris and Thelonious boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Thelonious is primarily a boy name.

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