Rigel vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Iris mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Rigel and Iris boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.