Iris vs Oli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oli

Boy #5,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,968
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Olly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Oli Rank #5,968

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5968 for Oli.

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

Oli ___

  • Oli James
  • Oli Bear
  • Oli Reed
  • Oli Gray
  • Oli Finn
  • Oli Scout

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Oli

Milo Theo Jasper Ivy Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Oli more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Oli at #5968 in the United States.

What do Iris and Oli mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Oli means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Oli boy or girl names?

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

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