Yahya vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Yahya Rank #706

Idris Rank #740

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

Is Yahya or Idris more popular?

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

What do Yahya and Idris mean?

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

Are Yahya and Idris boy or girl names?

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