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Idris vs Hassan

Which is more popular?
Hassan is more popular than Idris today: about 447 US babies were given the name Hassan in 2025, compared with 0 named Idris.
IdrisHassan
Meaning studious, learned (disputed) Handsome, good
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation id-REES HAH-sahn
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01923
Peak year2025 (391)2025 (447)
In 20250447
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Idris Hassan
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeIdrisHassan
2020s 1,938 2,183
2010s 1,628 2,915
2000s 543 2,497
1990s 345 2,088
1980s 283 1,311
1970s 282 950
1960s 0 281
1950s 7 50
1940s 0 20
1920s 0 5
1910s 5 0

What does Idris mean?

Traditionally linked by Arabic sources to the root d-r-s (د-ر-س, 'to study, to learn'), giving 'studious, learned'; another old interpretation is 'interpreter'. Many scholars regard the ultimate origin as non-Arabic, since Idris is the Quranic prophet traditionally identified with the Biblical Enoch. The meaning is therefore disputed.

What does Hassan mean?

From Arabic حسن (ḥasan) 'handsome, beautiful, good', from the root ḥ-s-n which also gives husn ('beauty'). The sense spans moral goodness and physical beauty.

Frequently asked questions

Is Idris or Hassan more popular?

Hassan is more popular than Idris today: about 447 US babies were given the name Hassan in 2025, compared with 0 named Idris.

What is the difference between Idris and Hassan?

Idris means studious, learned (disputed) (arabic origin), while Hassan means Handsome, good (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Idris or Hassan?

In US records, Idris first appears in 0 and Hassan in 1923, so Idris has the longer recorded history.