Iris vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Iris and Olivia mean?

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

Are Iris and Olivia boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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