Idris

Idris is a Welsh/Arabic boy's name. A Welsh name meaning "ardent lord". Has connections to both Welsh mythology and Islamic tradition.

How popular is Idris in the United States?

In 2024, 347 boys in the United States were named Idris, making it the 739th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,236th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Idris go back to 1914, and 4,685 babies have been given the name since.

What Idris means and where it comes from

A Welsh name meaning "ardent lord". Has connections to both Welsh mythology and Islamic tradition. Associated with a mythological giant and Welsh mountain.

Idris is of Welsh/Arabic origin, described as multicultural and mythological in style.

Is Idris a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 347 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Idris mean?

A Welsh name meaning "ardent lord". Has connections to both Welsh mythology and Islamic tradition.

Where does the name Idris come from?

Idris is of Welsh/Arabic origin, and is usually described as multicultural and mythological in style.

How popular is Idris in the United States?

In 2024, 347 boys in the United States were named Idris, making it the 739th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Idris a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 347 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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