Addison vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addison

Girl #68 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #68
Total SSA Count: 3,327
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Addie, Addy

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Similar Names

Chloe Wrenley Ariella Margot

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Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Dutch American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #71
Total SSA Count: 3,124
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Paisley Raelynn Faith Audrey

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68

Iris Rank #71

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #71 for Iris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

Addison Grace
Addison Mae
Addison Rose
Addison Claire
Addison Lee
Addison Kate

Iris ___

Iris Mae
Iris Louise
Iris Violet
Iris June
Iris Claire
Iris Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Iris more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Addison and Iris mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Addison and Iris boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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