Idris is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #565 in 2003 with 40 recorded births. This places Idris in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 368 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 7,488 boys born was named Idris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Idris is a rare name with real depth in more than one tradition. In Muslim naming it is the name of a prophet, while in Welsh tradition it has a separate history, which gives the name unusual reach.
The Arabic and Welsh histories are distinct, which makes Idris more layered than many short names. Modern use often draws on both its strength of sound and its broad cultural resonance.