Iris vs Kyloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyloh

Boy #5,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,923
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Kyloh Rank #5,923

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5923 for Kyloh.

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

Kyloh ___

  • Kyloh James
  • Kyloh Reece
  • Kyloh Stone
  • Kyloh Cash
  • Kyloh Blaine
  • Kyloh Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Kyloh

Zara Indie Brix Jaxon Skylar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Kyloh more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Kyloh at #5923 in the United States.

What do Iris and Kyloh mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Kyloh means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Iris and Kyloh boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Kyloh is primarily a boy name.

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