Iris vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #71 for Iris.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Iris and Liam mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Iris and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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