Back to Baby Names

Idris vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Idris

Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Idris Rank #740
Jon Rank #893

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idris or Jon more popular?

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Idris and Jon mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Idris and Jon boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons