Boy
Idris
interpreter, studious
About Idris
There's something inherently cool about this name—a quality that's difficult to define but immediately recognizable. It possesses an understated strength that doesn't need to shout for attention. The name works across continents and cultures, familiar enough to be accessible yet distinctive enough to stand out. Parents who choose this often have impeccable taste, recognizing a name that's both classic and contemporary. It's been carried by scholars, leaders, and creative minds throughout history, suggesting intelligence and depth. The two-syllable structure makes it punchy and memorable, while the smooth flow of sounds gives it an almost musical quality. For a boy growing up in an interconnected world, this name offers the perfect balance—rooted in tradition yet thoroughly modern, sophisticated without being pretentious, strong without being aggressive.
Popularity of the Name Idris
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #960 | #232 | #772 | #444 | |
| 2019 | #852 | #177 | #661 | #376 | |
| 2020 | #828 | #185 | #786 | #379 | |
| 2021 | #856 | #189 | #353 | ||
| 2022 | #769 | #195 | #426 | ||
| 2023 | #791 | #183 | #821 | #353 | |
| 2024 | #740 | #169 | #288 | ||
| 2025 | #694 | #157 | #326 | #693 | #306 |
| 1997 | #638 | ||||
| 1998 | #603 | ||||
| 1999 | #835 | ||||
| 2000 | #725 | ||||
| 2001 | #653 | ||||
| 2002 | #745 | ||||
| 2003 | #621 | ||||
| 2004 | #663 | ||||
| 2005 | #680 | ||||
| 2006 | #666 | #654 | |||
| 2007 | #649 | ||||
| 2008 | #919 | ||||
| 2009 | #655 | #776 | |||
| 2010 | #649 | ||||
| 2011 | #474 | ||||
| 2012 | #484 | #969 | |||
| 2013 | #436 | #945 | |||
| 2014 | #308 | #811 | |||
| 2015 | #300 | #626 | |||
| 2016 | #238 | #639 | |||
| 2017 | #226 | #533 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Idris
Names Similar to Idris
Nicknames for Idris
- Id
- Dris
- Iddy
Famous People Named Idris
| Idris Elba | British actor and musician |
| Idris Khan | British artist |
| Idris Muhammad | American jazz drummer |
| Idris Ackamoor | American musician and composer |
| Idris Sultan | Tanzanian comedian and actor |
| Idris Goodwin | American playwright and poet |
| Idris Parry | Welsh author and broadcaster |
| Idris Foster | British racing driver |
| Idris Adesina | Nigerian journalist and writer |
| Idris Aloma | Nigerian musician |
| Idris Phillips | Jamaican cricketer |
| Idris Lahore | French writer and tantric master |
| Idris Hughes | Welsh politician |
| Idris Wyn Jones | Welsh novelist and poet |
| Idris Bowen | Welsh rugby union player |
| Idris Mathews | American poet and author |
| Idris Davies | English footballer |
| Idris Williams | Welsh footballer |
| Idris Vaughan | Welsh cricketer |
Characters Named Idris
| Idris the TARDIS | A character in the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Idris Limpet | A character in the book series "The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" |
| Idris Rykel | A character in the video game "Guild Wars 2" |
| Idris White | A character in the TV show "Broadchurch" |
| Idris Campbell | A character in the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Idris Webster | A character in the movie "The Place Beyond the Pines" |
| Idris McCullough | A character in the TV show "The Good Doctor" |
| Idris Pike | A character in the movie "Ghost in the Shell" |
| Idris Cork | A character in the book series "The Iron Druid Chronicles" |
| Idris Turner | A character in the TV show "The Royals" |
| Idris Orion | A character in the movie "Lucy" |
| Idris Reed | A character in the TV show "The Haunting of Bly Manor" |
| Idris Williams | A character in the movie "The Man Who Haunted Himself" |
| Idris Lark | A character in the book series "Everworld" |
| Idris Ainsworth | A character in the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Idris Abraham | A character in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky" |
| Idris Pickett | A character in the book series "The Kane Chronicles" |