Idris vs Mohamed

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

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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Idris Rank #740
Mohamed Rank #549

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #740 for Idris.

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idris or Mohamed more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Mohamed mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Idris and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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