Harmony vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harmony

Girl #264 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"musical concord, agreement"

Origin: Greek harmonia

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,206
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Harmy, Harm

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Harmony Rank #264
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #264 for Harmony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harmony ___

  • Harmony Rose
  • Harmony Grace
  • Harmony Faith
  • Harmony Joy
  • Harmony Jade
  • Harmony Skye

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 Harmony

Melody Cadence Lyric Phoenix Journey

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harmony or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Harmony at #264 in the United States.

What do Harmony and Iris mean?

Harmony means "musical concord, agreement" (Greek harmonia origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Harmony and Iris boy or girl names?

Harmony is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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