Idris: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ID-ris · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (idris).
- Origin
- Welsh, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ID-ris
- US rank (2025)
- #694
- US babies a year
- about 336 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Idris?
Idris was the #694 name in the US in 2025, given to 397 babies. It’s rising: up 146% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #694 |
| England & Wales | #174 |
| Scotland | #391 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| France | #349 |
| Norway | #199 |
| Canada | #236 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Idris?
Half of US adults named Idris are older than 32; most are between 18 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Idris
How do you pronounce Idris?
Idris is pronounced ID-ris.
How popular is the name Idris?
Idris was the #694 name in the US in 2025, given to 397 babies. It’s rising: up 146% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Idris?
Half of US adults named Idris are older than 32. Most are between 18 and 53.