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Idris

Boy name · 92 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Idris: 92 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 13 births in 2025.

Idris is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the word *ud* meaning “lord” or “prince,” combined with *ris* meaning “ardent” or “impulsive,” giving it a sense of a fiery, noble leader. The name also holds a separate Arabic origin, where Idris is a prophet in Islam, often associated with Enoch from the Bible. The most famous modern bearer is the legendary Welsh actor Idris Elba, known for roles in *The Wire* and *Luther*, which has given the name a cool, contemporary edge. Though Scotland doesn’t have a place named Idris directly, the name echoes in the Welsh mountain Cadair Idris (Idris’s Chair). A notable fact: Idris was among the top 100 boys’ names in Scotland in the 2010s, reflecting its steady rise in popularity.