Idris vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Idris Rank #740

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Idris or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Samir mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Idris and Samir boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.