Idris vs Karim

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 #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Idris Rank #740

Karim Rank #819

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 vs #819 for Karim.

Is Idris or Karim more popular?

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Karim at #819 in the United States.

What do Idris and Karim mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Idris and Karim boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.