Idris name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Arabic and Welsh

Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Sindhi

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Idris

i-dris

Meaning: Studious Person, One who Instruct, Lord of Fiery, A Prophet's Name, Study, To Learn, Passionate, Fiery Leader and A Prophets Name

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What does Idris mean?
Variations of Idris
How popular is Idris?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Idris
Sibling Names for Idris
Famous People Named Idris
Lists having Idris

What does Idris mean?

Idris means Studious Person, One who Instruct, Impulsive, A Prophet's Name, Study, To Learn, Passionate, Fiery Leader or A Prophets Name is originated from Welsh and Arabic and is aimed at both boys and girls is especially used in Marathi, Hindi, Sindhi, Arabic, Kannada and Gujarati.

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How do I pronounce Idris?

The two syllabled name Idris is pronounced, i-dris. Some people pronounce it as id-ris.

Variants of Idris

Idrees

Names that rhyme with Idris

How popular is the name Idris?

Idris is a common name in United States given to over 2857 babies in 56 years. Presently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 956th spot and 215 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Idris is common in England and Wales where over 1930 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. At the peak of its usage in 2017, it ranked 204th when 261 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, A common name in France with over 3075 new-borns have been given the name since 1946. At present the name is rising, in 2014, the moniker grabbed the 382nd spot and 159 baby boys were given the name.

Idris is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names. Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 460 on boy names chart when 33 babies were named Idris.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 271 on boy names chart when 43 babies were named Idris.

Over 325 babies in Belgium have been named Idris.

Idris is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Also, it is among the top 700 boy names in Switzerland.

However things change on global perspective, Idris is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 500 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Indonesia, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, Sudan, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Kenya, DR Congo, Russia, Yemen, Algeria and Iraq.

At least, 700000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	786	319	12134	7
2022	766	327	0	0
2021	856	271	15165	5
2020	828	276	0	0
2019	849	262	0	0
2018	956	216	15654	5
2017	1048	191	0	0
2016	1095	179	0	0
2015	1287	138	0	0
2014	1236	147	16499	5

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Idris in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	143	84	9	16
	126	20	30	0

What numerology tells about Idris?

You are not very excited when it comes to meeting new people because you expect disappointment. Open your mind to new opinion and widen your perspective. You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves. Stop making plans for the future because you know you like spontaneity more. Having no 5 as your personality number represents your extraordinary personality and creativity. It's just that the world isn't shaped as you want and it's making you angry.

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Anjum - Unorthodox Anjums origin is Sanskrit is used in Malayalam and Indian used as a unisex name, meaning of Anjum is "Angel, A Token or Symbol"
Gamal - Meaning of Gamal is Beauty, Camel or Handsome came from Arabic, notably used in Arabic, Hindi and Arabic is used as a gender-neutral name
Suraiya - Unheard-of and Contemporary girl name Suraiya means "Beautiful or Polite" is used principally in Tamil and Arabic

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Sibling Names for Idris

If you've recently chosen the name Idris for your baby boy, congratulations! Now it's time to think about names for potential siblings. To help you out, we've compiled a list of names that complement Idris in terms of style, origin, and meaning. From classic choices to more unique options, there's something for everyone on this list.

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Famous people named Idris

Idris I of Morocco, founder of the Idrisid dynasty in part of northern Morocco
Idris Davies, Welsh poet
Idris Owen, British Conservative Party politician
Idris Barzani, Kurdish politician in Iraq
Idris II of Morocco, son of Idris I
Idris Alooma, of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, located mainly
Idris Bell, British papyrologist and scholar of Welsh literature
Idris Foster, distinguished Welsh scholar
Idris Olagoke Badmus, founder and president of the African Center Foundation
Idris Murshidul Azzam Shah of Perak, 28th Sultan of Perak
Idris Jones, retired Anglican bishop of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Idris of Libya, Libyan political and religious leader
Idris Elba, British actor, producer, musician and DJ

Idris Muhammad, American jazz drummer
Idris Abdul Wakil, President of Zanzibar
Idris Iskandar al-Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah of Perak, 33rd Sultan of Perak
Idris Hasan Latif, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force
Idris Waziri, headed the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Commerce
Idris Price, former American football linebacker/fullback
Idris Phillips, musician, composer, songwriter
Idris Ughiovhe, American soccer player of Nigerian heritage
Idris Khan, British artist based in London
Idris Legbo Kutigi, Nigerian lawyer and judge
Idris Ackamoor, American multi-instrumentalist, composer, actor, tap dancer
Idrissa Ouedraogo in 11'09''01 - September 11 as Director

Idrissa Diabaté in Bande de filles as Actor
Idris Nogajbayev played the central character of Daniyar in 1961 drama film Pereval.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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