Iris vs Scarlett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scarlett

Girl #27 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright red color"

Origin: Old French escarlate

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27
Total SSA Count
5,894
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scar, Letty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Scarlett Rank #27

Scarlett is more popular, ranked #27 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

Scarlett ___

  • Scarlett Rose
  • Scarlett Grace
  • Scarlett Mae
  • Scarlett Anne
  • Scarlett Jane
  • Scarlett Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Scarlett

Rhett Violet Jasper Ivy Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Scarlett more popular?

Scarlett is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Iris and Scarlett mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin).

Are Iris and Scarlett boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Scarlett is primarily a girl name.

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