Wake vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Wake Rank #5,833

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Wake or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Iris mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Wake and Iris boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.