Elisha vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Elisha Rank #851

Idris Rank #740

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Idris more popular?

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Idris mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Elisha and Idris boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.