Grantley 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

Grantley Rank #5,937
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5937 for Grantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grantley ___

  • Grantley James
  • Grantley Thomas
  • Grantley William
  • Grantley Robert
  • Grantley Charles
  • Grantley Alexander

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 Grantley

Charlotte Eleanor Harrison Fletcher Adelaide

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantley or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Grantley at #5937 in the United States.

What do Grantley and Iris mean?

Grantley means "great woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Grantley and Iris boy or girl names?

Grantley is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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