Zain vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zain

Boy #556 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beauty, grace"

Origin: Arabic z-y-n root

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Swahili

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Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Zain Rank #556

Idris Rank #740

Zain is more popular, ranked #556 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Zain or Idris more popular?

Zain is more popular, ranked #556 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Zain and Idris mean?

Zain means "beauty, grace" (Arabic z-y-n root origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Zain and Idris boy or girl names?

Zain is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.