Ahmed vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmed

Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#689
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ahm, Ahy, Ahie

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Idris

Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Idr, Idy, Idie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ahmed Rank #689
Idris Rank #740

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 vs #740 for Idris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmed ___

  • Ahmed Ali
  • Ahmed Hassan
  • Ahmed Omar
  • Ahmed Yusuf
  • Ahmed Ibrahim
  • Ahmed Abdullah

Idris ___

  • Idris James
  • Idris Cole
  • Idris Anthony
  • Idris Emmanuel
  • Idris Luca
  • Idris Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ahmed

Fatima Layla Omar Ibrahim Maryam

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmed or Idris more popular?

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Idris mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Ahmed and Idris boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.

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