Elsie vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #155 for Elsie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

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 Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Iris mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elsie and Iris boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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