Ayyub vs Idrees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayyub

Boy #2,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to return, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

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Boy #2,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"studious, learned one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Urdu Persian

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Ayyub Rank #2,688

Idrees Rank #2,514

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 vs #2688 for Ayyub.

Is Ayyub or Idrees more popular?

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 compared to Ayyub at #2688 in the United States.

What do Ayyub and Idrees mean?

Ayyub means "to return, repentant" (Hebrew/Arabic origin). Idrees means "studious, learned one" (Arabic origin).

Are Ayyub and Idrees boy or girl names?

Ayyub is primarily a boy name. Idrees is primarily a boy name.