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Urban vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Urban Rank #5,892
Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5892 for Urban.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urban or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Urban at #5892 in the United States.

What do Urban and Iris mean?

Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Urban and Iris boy or girl names?

Urban is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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