Girl name · Greek
Iris
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
- 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.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Iris's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
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 for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.