Iris vs Ymir

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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Ymir

Boy #5,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the loud one, the screamer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,866
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Ymir Rank #5,866

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #5866 for Ymir.

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

Ymir ___

  • Ymir Erik
  • Ymir Thor
  • Ymir Axel
  • Ymir Bjorn
  • Ymir Leif
  • Ymir Ragnar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Ymir

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Ymir more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Ymir at #5866 in the United States.

What do Iris and Ymir mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Ymir means "the loud one, the screamer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Iris and Ymir boy or girl names?

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

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