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Iris vs Tycho

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
Tycho Rank #5,810

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Tycho more popular?

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Iris and Tycho mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Iris and Tycho boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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