Names like Idris
If Idris is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Welsh, Arabic classics to names with a similar sound. Idris has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Jones, Ellis, Zahir and Otis.
24 boy names like Idris
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- Jones#811Means "son of John"Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Ellis#243Ellis means "benevolent" or "kind".Same “-is” ending2 syllables
- Zahir#738Zahir means "manifest," "evident," or "obvious." It suggests someone who is clear and…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Otis#652Means "wealthy" or "fortunate".Same “-is” endingRising, like Idris
- Samir#643Samir means "companion in evening talk" or "entertaining companion".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Emir#551Emir means "commander" or "prince." It is a title given to rulers or leaders, signifying…Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Ayan#762In Sanskrit, Ayan means "movement" or "path." In Arabic, it can mean "good luck" or "era."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Musa#470Musa is the Arabic form of Moses.Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Memphis#640Memphis was an ancient city in Egypt, and its name means "Established and Beautiful."Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Jahmir#726Jahmir is a modern name that blends Arabic elements with American naming trends.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Zayd#633Zayd means "abundance" or "growth." It can also mean "to increase."Rising, like Idris
- Lewis#433Famous warrior or fighter.Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Aries#661Aries is Latin for "ram," which is a male sheep.Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Yahya#616Yahya is the Arabic form of John, meaning "God is gracious".Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Yousef#745Yousef means "God increases" or "God adds".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Hamza#541Hamza means "strong" or "steadfast." It can also mean "lion," symbolizing courage and…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Hassan#626Hassan means "handsome" or "good".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- ImranImran is an Arabic name, believed to be the Arabic version of "Amram", which means…2 syllables
- Khalil#384Khalil means "friend".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Amiri#604Amiri means "prince" or "commander."Rising, like Idris
- Atreus#582The name Atreus likely means "fearless" or "unyielding."Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Kairo#226It refers to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.Rising, like Idris2 syllables
- Yusuf#450Yusuf means "God increases" or "God adds".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Idris?
- Names with a similar style to Idris include Jones, Ellis, Zahir, Otis, Samir and Emir.
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- Each name is compared with Idris on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Idris has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.