Dominique vs Irma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominique

Boy #1,486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to the Lord, of God"

Origin: Latin (Dominicus)

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Haitian African-American Francophone African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,486
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dom, Nic, Nique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dominique Rank #1,486
Irma Rank #2,608

Dominique is more popular, ranked #1486 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dominique ___

  • Dominique Andre
  • Dominique Jean
  • Dominique Louis
  • Dominique Pierre
  • Dominique Michel
  • Dominique Alexander

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dominique

Laurent Gabrielle Thierry Isabelle Antoine

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominique or Irma more popular?

Dominique is more popular, ranked #1486 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Dominique and Irma mean?

Dominique means "belonging to the Lord, of God" (Latin (Dominicus) origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Dominique and Irma boy or girl names?

Dominique is primarily a boy name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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