Ayyub vs Idrees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayyub

Boy #2,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to return, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,688
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ayub

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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

Ayyub Rank #2,688
Idrees Rank #2,514

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 vs #2688 for Ayyub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayyub ___

  • Ayyub Hassan
  • Ayyub Ibrahim
  • Ayyub Yusuf
  • Ayyub Kareem
  • Ayyub Nuh
  • Ayyub Salim

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 Ayyub

Ibrahim Musa Yusuf Fatima Maryam

If you choose Idrees

Zara Layla Yusuf Nour Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayyub or Idrees more popular?

Idrees is more popular, ranked #2514 compared to Ayyub at #2688 in the United States.

What do Ayyub and Idrees mean?

Ayyub means "to return, repentant" (Hebrew/Arabic origin). Idrees means "studious, learned one" (Arabic origin).

Are Ayyub and Idrees boy or girl names?

Ayyub is primarily a boy name. Idrees is primarily a boy name.

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