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Why parents love Idris- Welsh mythology's Idris IS a giant astronomer-king.
- In the Quran, Idris IS a prophet of patience.
- Idris Elba IS one of the most acclaimed actors.
- Two syllables with a strong, regal sound: ID-riss.
- The meaning studious lord bridges Welsh AND Arabic.
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The vibe of Idris
interpreterstudious lordWelshArabicIdris GawrgiantastronomerQuranprophetpatienceElba
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Origin & history of Idris
Welsh (interpreter/lord) or Arabic (studious)
→ Idris
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Welsh roots
Idris means studious lord. In Welsh myth, a giant astronomer-king. In the Quran, a prophet of patience. Elba IS most acclaimed.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Welsh; Quranic; Idris Elba (born 1972).
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Today
Idris remains a beloved choice, ranking #923 in the US. 4,685 babies have been named Idris since 1914.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Idris?
2024
peak year
Idris is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #923, with about 255 babies named Idris each year. In 2024, 347 babies received the name (ranked #739). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 4,685.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
347
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #739)
(ranked #739)
255
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,550
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,685
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Idris5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Idris's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — studious-lord seeking. People named Idris tend to be strong, regal, and gifted at being a giant-astronomer AND a prophet AND the most acclaimed.
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Giant-astronomer AND prophet AND acclaimed✦
Welsh-Arabic◈
Gawr-giant◎
Quran-patience♡
Elba-regalI9
D4
R9
I9
S1
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Idris🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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