Iris vs Rayleigh

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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Paisley Savannah Rose Callie

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Rayleigh

Girl #1,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer meadow clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,451
Total SSA Count: 152
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Ray, Rae, Leigh

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71

Rayleigh Rank #1,451

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #1451 for Rayleigh.

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

Rayleigh ___

Rayleigh Grace
Rayleigh Marie
Rayleigh Ann
Rayleigh Jean
Rayleigh Hope
Rayleigh Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Rayleigh

Harper Brielle Sloane Piper Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Rayleigh more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Rayleigh at #1451 in the United States.

What do Iris and Rayleigh mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Rayleigh means "deer meadow clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Rayleigh boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Rayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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