Iris vs Remmington

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Remmington Rank #5,633

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5633 for Remmington.

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

Remmington ___

  • Remmington James
  • Remmington Cole
  • Remmington Lee
  • Remmington Grant
  • Remmington Blake
  • Remmington Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Remmington

Sawyer Greyson Asher Emerson Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Remmington more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Remmington at #5633 in the United States.

What do Iris and Remmington mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Remmington means "place on a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Iris and Remmington boy or girl names?

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

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