Boy Name · Welsh Origin
Idris
Idris is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Welsh origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Idris — a boy name from the Welsh tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Isis is on your shortlist, Idris belongs in the same conversation.
Idris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Idris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Welsh naming roots help connect Idris to related Welsh baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Idris as I·D·R·I·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Idris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Idris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Idrisa, Idrise, Idrisy, Idri.
- Nicknames: Idr and I.
- Middle names: Pair Idris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Idris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Isis, Ioannis, Iris, Italo, Idella — full picks on the sibling names for Idris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Idris? Browse our names like Idris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Idris
What does the name Idris mean?
Idris has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Idris?
Idris originates in Welsh naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Idris?
Idris has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Idris a boy's or girl's name?
Idris is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Idris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Idris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Idris?
Names that share Idris's sound and style include Isis, Ioannis, Iris, Italo, Idella.
What middle names pair well with Idris?
Good middle-name fits for Idris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Idris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Idris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Idris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Idris share its rhythm without rhyming — Isis, Ioannis, Iris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.