Iris vs Lashawn

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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Lashawn

Boy #5,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,679
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shawn, La

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Lashawn Rank #5,679

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5679 for Lashawn.

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

Lashawn ___

  • Lashawn James
  • Lashawn Michael
  • Lashawn Anthony
  • Lashawn Marcus
  • Lashawn DeAndre
  • Lashawn Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Lashawn

DeShawn Marquise Tanisha Keisha Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Lashawn more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Lashawn at #5679 in the United States.

What do Iris and Lashawn mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Lashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean origin).

Are Iris and Lashawn boy or girl names?

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

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