Rayleigh vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayleigh

Boy #5,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Rayleigh Rank #5,842

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5842 for Rayleigh.

Is Rayleigh or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Rayleigh at #5842 in the United States.

What do Rayleigh and Iris mean?

Rayleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Rayleigh and Iris boy or girl names?

Rayleigh is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.