Iris vs Ymir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the loud one, the screamer"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian Germanic

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Iris Rank #5,812

Ymir Rank #5,866

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5866 for Ymir.

Is Iris or Ymir more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Ymir at #5866 in the United States.

What do Iris and Ymir mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Ymir means "the loud one, the screamer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Iris and Ymir boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Ymir is primarily a boy name.