Iris vs Lamonte

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Lamonte Rank #5,835

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5835 for Lamonte.

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

Lamonte ___

  • Lamonte James
  • Lamonte Xavier
  • Lamonte Deon
  • Lamonte Bernard
  • Lamonte Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Lamonte

Darnell Terrence Latoya Denise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Lamonte more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Lamonte at #5835 in the United States.

What do Iris and Lamonte mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Lamonte means "the mountain" (French la mont origin).

Are Iris and Lamonte boy or girl names?

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

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