Shad vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Shad Rank #5,928

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Shad or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Shad and Iris mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Shad and Iris boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.