Nymeir vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nymeir

Boy #5,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift as a leopard"

Origin: Arabic Namir

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Nymeir Rank #5,911

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5911 for Nymeir.

Is Nymeir or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Nymeir at #5911 in the United States.

What do Nymeir and Iris mean?

Nymeir means "swift as a leopard" (Arabic Namir origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Nymeir and Iris boy or girl names?

Nymeir is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.