Idris vs Yahya

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 #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

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Idris Rank #740

Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Idris or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Yahya mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Idris and Yahya boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.