Iris vs Josie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josie

Girl #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
2,893
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Josie Rank #88

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #88 for Josie.

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

Josie ___

  • Josie Mae
  • Josie Rose
  • Josie Kate
  • Josie Jane
  • Josie Claire
  • Josie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Josie

Daisy Rosie Nellie Archie Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Josie more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Iris and Josie mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iris and Josie boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Josie is primarily a girl name.

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