Idris
Idris is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “interpreter, studious, prophet.” It ranked #694 in the United States in 2025. Idris is an Arabic name borne by a prophet mentioned in the Quran, often identified with the biblical Enoch.
how do you pronounce Idris?
ID-ris
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what does Idris mean?
The name Idris means “interpreter, studious, prophet.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Idris is an Arabic name borne by a prophet mentioned in the Quran, often identified with the biblical Enoch. It is also a popular Welsh name meaning 'ardent lord.' The name spans both Islamic and Celtic traditions.
where does the name Idris come from?
Wiktionary's fragmentary entry traces the Welsh name to an early form Iudris plus an uncertain second element that may share a root with the name Rhys. Wikipedia separately confirms Idris exists as both a Welsh and an Arabic given name that are unrelated, each with its own distinct etymology. Nothing retrieved here supports the specific meanings 'interpreter,' 'studious,' 'prophet,' or 'ardent lord' given elsewhere for either tradition.
the history of Idris
Beyond confirming the dual, unrelated Welsh and Arabic origins, the sources give no further historical detail or timeline for the name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #694 |
| 2024 | #740 |
| 2023 | #791 |
| 2022 | #769 |
| 2021 | #856 |
| 2020 | #828 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Idris?
- Idris Elba (British actor)
- Idris I of Libya (first King of Libya)
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what names go well with Idris?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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