Davis vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

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Davis Rank #646

Idris Rank #740

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Davis or Idris more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Davis and Idris mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Davis and Idris boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.