Iris vs Jade

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

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Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Jade Rank #84

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #84 for Jade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Jade more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Jade at #84 in the United States.

What do Iris and Jade mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin).

Are Iris and Jade boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a girl name.

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