Iris vs Urban

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Urb

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Urban Rank #5,892

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5892 for Urban.

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

Urban ___

  • Urban James
  • Urban Lee
  • Urban Cole
  • Urban Finn
  • Urban Grant
  • Urban Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Urban

Felix Magnus Victor Clara Ada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Urban more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Urban at #5892 in the United States.

What do Iris and Urban mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin).

Are Iris and Urban boy or girl names?

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

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