Ellie vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ellie Rank #21
Iris Rank #71

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #71 for Iris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

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 Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellie or Iris more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Iris mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ellie and Iris boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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