Irie vs Zac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irie

Girl #1,647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful; in a state of bliss"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Cultural Roots

Jamaican Caribbean Reggae culture American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,647
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Iri

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Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zacky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irie Rank #1,647
Zac Rank #3,385

Irie is more popular, ranked #1647 vs #3385 for Zac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irie ___

  • Irie Joy
  • Irie Faith
  • Irie Peace
  • Irie Grace
  • Irie Jade
  • Irie Rain

Zac ___

  • Zac James
  • Zac Michael
  • Zac Thomas
  • Zac Oliver
  • Zac Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irie

Zion River Phoenix Sage Soleil

If you choose Zac

Jake Max Lily Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irie or Zac more popular?

Irie is more popular, ranked #1647 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Irie and Zac mean?

Irie means "powerful; in a state of bliss" (Jamaican Patois origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irie and Zac boy or girl names?

Irie is primarily a girl name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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