Idris

At a Glance

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

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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

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.

Names Like Idris

These names share Idris’s style, era or origin.

• Aatu
• Aki
• Akio
• Alder
• Alp
• Amias

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)

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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