Idris vs Melaine

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Idris Rank #740
Melaine Rank #23,590

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 vs #23590 for Melaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Idris ___

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

Melaine ___

  • Melaine Rose
  • Melaine Claire
  • Melaine Anne
  • Melaine Louise
  • Melaine Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

If you choose Melaine

Elaine Celeste Lucien Etienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idris or Melaine more popular?

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Melaine at #23590 in the United States.

What do Idris and Melaine mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Melaine means "deep, profound" (Greek origin).

Are Idris and Melaine boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Melaine is primarily a girl name.

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