Charlotte vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Iris Rank #71

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #71 for Iris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Iris more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Iris mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Iris boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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