Leven vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Leven Rank #5,885

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5885 for Leven.

Is Leven or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Iris mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Leven and Iris boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.