Abubakar vs Idrees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abubakar

Boy #2,645 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, truthful father"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim West African South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,645
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abu, Bakar

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Idrees

Boy #2,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"studious, learned one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Urdu Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,514
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iddi, Rees

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Popularity Comparison

Abubakar Rank #2,645
Idrees Rank #2,514

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 vs #2645 for Abubakar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abubakar ___

  • Abubakar Siddiq
  • Abubakar Ibrahim
  • Abubakar Muhammad
  • Abubakar Umar
  • Abubakar Yusuf
  • Abubakar Hassan

Idrees ___

  • Idrees Ali
  • Idrees Hassan
  • Idrees Tariq
  • Idrees Kamil
  • Idrees Yusuf
  • Idrees Omer

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abubakar

Fatima Aisha Umar Ibrahim Maryam

If you choose Idrees

Zara Layla Yusuf Nour Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abubakar or Idrees more popular?

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 compared to Abubakar at #2645 in the United States.

What do Abubakar and Idrees mean?

Abubakar means "noble, truthful father" (Arabic origin). Idrees means "studious, learned one" (Arabic origin).

Are Abubakar and Idrees boy or girl names?

Abubakar is primarily a boy name. Idrees is primarily a boy name.

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