Allen vs Idris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Idris Rank #740

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #740 for Idris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

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 Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Idris more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Allen and Idris mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Allen and Idris boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.

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