Iriel vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iriel Rank #9,109
Kes Rank #9,146

Iriel is more popular, ranked #9109 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iriel ___

No pairings available yet.

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iriel or Kes more popular?

Iriel is more popular, ranked #9109 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Iriel and Kes mean?

Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Iriel and Kes boy or girl names?

Iriel is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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