Iris vs Vivian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Iris Rank #71

Vivian Rank #77

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #77 for Vivian.

Is Iris or Vivian more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Vivian at #77 in the United States.

What do Iris and Vivian mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Iris and Vivian boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.