Iris vs Spade

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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Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spa, Spy, Spie

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Spade Rank #5,953

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5953 for Spade.

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

Spade ___

  • Spade James
  • Spade Cole
  • Spade Grant
  • Spade Parker
  • Spade Lane
  • Spade Hudson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Spade

Blade Slate Stone River Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Spade more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Iris and Spade mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Iris and Spade boy or girl names?

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

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