Iris vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Iris Rank #5,812

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5812 for Iris.

Is Iris or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Iris and Yates mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Iris and Yates boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.