Vivian vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vivian

Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Vivian Rank #77

Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #77 for Vivian.

Is Vivian or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Vivian at #77 in the United States.

What do Vivian and Iris mean?

Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Vivian and Iris boy or girl names?

Vivian is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.