Roark vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roark

Boy #5,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"distinguished ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Roark Rank #5,920

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5920 for Roark.

Is Roark or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Roark at #5920 in the United States.

What do Roark and Iris mean?

Roark means "distinguished ruler" (Old Irish origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Roark and Iris boy or girl names?

Roark is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.