Iris vs Serenity

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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Juliana Maria Shiloh Serenity

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Serenity

Girl #117 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquility, inner peace"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #117
Total SSA Count: 2,342
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Reni, Seri

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Esther Jasmine Harper Riley

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71

Serenity Rank #117

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #117 for Serenity.

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

Serenity ___

Serenity Grace
Serenity Joy
Serenity Rose
Serenity Faith
Serenity Jade
Serenity Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Serenity

Harmony Trinity Liam Caleb Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Serenity more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Serenity at #117 in the United States.

What do Iris and Serenity mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Serenity means "tranquility, inner peace" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Serenity boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Serenity is primarily a girl name.

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