Idris vs Mohammed

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 #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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Idris Rank #740

Mohammed Rank #597

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Idris or Mohammed more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Mohammed mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Idris and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.