Brooklyn vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Girl #108 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Breukelen"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #108
Total SSA Count: 2,487
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Brook, Brooke, Brookie

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Gracie Luna Adeline Aurora

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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

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Lucy Ariella Margaret Eliana

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Popularity Comparison

Brooklyn Rank #108

Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #108 for Brooklyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooklyn ___

Brooklyn Grace
Brooklyn Rose
Brooklyn Mae
Brooklyn Jade
Brooklyn Faith
Brooklyn Renee

Iris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brooklyn

Bronx Quinn Parker Harlow Camden

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklyn or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Brooklyn at #108 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Iris mean?

Brooklyn means "from Breukelen" (Dutch origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Brooklyn and Iris boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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