Kemp vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Kemp Rank #5,951

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Is Kemp or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Kemp and Iris mean?

Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Kemp and Iris boy or girl names?

Kemp is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.