Lynn vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynn

Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Lynn Rank #5,977

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Lynn or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Lynn and Iris mean?

Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Lynn and Iris boy or girl names?

Lynn is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.