Idris vs Emir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Idris

Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Idris Rank #740

Emir Rank #558

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

Is Idris or Emir more popular?

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

What do Idris and Emir mean?

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

Are Idris and Emir boy or girl names?

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