Emir vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Emir Rank #558

Idris Rank #740

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Emir or Idris more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Emir and Idris mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Emir and Idris boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.