# Idris: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Idris meaning: "Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)" (Welsh/Arabic origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Idris

     
 
Quick answer — What does Idris mean? 

 
Idris is a boy name of Welsh/Arabic origin, meaning "Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)". It's commonly grouped as a international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Idris under international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic)   Origin Welsh/Arabic   Name family    [Celtic & Welsh](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/celtic-welsh/)  ,  [Arabic](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/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.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Finn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/finn/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Luca ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luca/)[ Rowan ](/tools/baby-name-finder/rowan/)[ Ezra ](/tools/baby-name-finder/ezra/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Idris's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.