# Iris: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Iris meaning: "Rainbow — messenger goddess" (Greek origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Iris

     
 
Quick answer — What does Iris mean? 

 
Iris is a girl name of Greek origin, meaning "Rainbow — messenger goddess". It's commonly grouped as a vintage, nature name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Iris under vintage, nature names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Rainbow — messenger goddess   Origin Greek   Name family    [Greek](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/greek/)     Gender Girl   Style vintage, nature       
## Names similar to Iris

 

Sharing at least one style with Iris — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Ivy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/ivy/)[ Daisy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/daisy/)[ Rosie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/rosie/)[ Hazel ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hazel/)[ Robin ](/tools/baby-name-finder/robin/)[ Isla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isla/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Iris's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Jasper ](/tools/baby-name-finder/jasper/)[ Robin ](/tools/baby-name-finder/robin/)[ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)     
## Questions about the name Iris

    What does the name Iris mean?   
 Iris is of Greek origin and means "Rainbow — messenger goddess". 

   Is Iris a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Iris" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Iris?   
 Names with a similar style to Iris include Ivy, Daisy, Rosie, Hazel. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.