Ahmad vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmad

Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Ahmad Rank #670

Idris Rank #740

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Ahmad or Idris more popular?

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Ahmad and Idris mean?

Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Ahmad and Idris boy or girl names?

Ahmad is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.