Boy name · Welsh/Arabic
Idris
Idris is a boy's name of Welsh/Arabic origin, meaning "Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)". It travels well across languages and cultures, and we file it here as an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)
- Origin
- Welsh/Arabic
- Name family
- Celtic & Welsh , Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- international
Names similar to Idris
Sharing at least one style with Idris — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Idris's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Idris
What does the name Idris mean?
Idris is of Welsh/Arabic origin and means "Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)".
Is Idris a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Idris" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Idris?
Names with a similar style to Idris include Muhammad, Finn, Elias, Luca.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.