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Killiam vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Killiam Rank #5,792
Iris Rank #5,812

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Iris more popular?

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Iris mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Killiam and Iris boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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