Idris vs Theodore

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

Idris Rank #740
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idris or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Theodore mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Idris and Theodore boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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