Iris vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Iris Rank #5,812

Wake Rank #5,833

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Iris or Wake more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Iris and Wake mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Wake boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.