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At a Glance: Name: Idris – Meaning: Welsh: traditionally glossed 'ardent/fiery lord'; Arabic: tied to a root meaning 'to study', associated with the prophet Idris (identified with Enoch) – Origin: Welsh / Arabic (dual origin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ID-ris
Idris is a boy's name with two separate origins. In Welsh, it's traditionally glossed as 'ardent' or 'fiery lord'; in Arabic, it comes from a root meaning 'to study' and is linked to the prophet Idris, who is identified with Enoch. It's pronounced ID-ris (/ˈɪdrɪs/), and it has a clean, modern feel.
Meaning & Origin of Idris
Meaning: Welsh: traditionally glossed 'ardent/fiery lord'; arabic: tied to a root meaning 'to study', associated with the prophet idris (identified with enoch).
Origin: Welsh / Arabic (dual origin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Idris
Phonetic: ID-ris IPA: /ˈɪdrɪs/
Popularity of Idris
Social Security data on Idris runs from 1914 to 2024, and its most recent year is also its best: in 2024 it ranked #739 nationally, with 347 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Idris mean?
Welsh: traditionally glossed ‘ardent/fiery lord’; arabic: tied to a root meaning ‘to study’, associated with the prophet idris (identified with enoch). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Idris)
How do you pronounce Idris?
Idris is pronounced ID-ris (IPA: /ˈɪdrɪs/).
Is Idris a popular name right now?
Idris is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #739 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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