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Idris vs Zayd

Which is more popular?
Zayd is more popular than Idris today: about 442 US babies were given the name Zayd in 2025, compared with 0 named Idris.
IdrisZayd
Meaning studious, learned (disputed) growth, abundance
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation id-REES ZAYD
Syllables 2 1
First appeared01974
Peak year2025 (391)2025 (442)
In 20250442
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Idris Zayd
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeIdrisZayd
2020s 1,938 2,161
2010s 1,628 1,815
2000s 543 742
1990s 345 141
1980s 283 25
1970s 282 6
1950s 7 0
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 Zayd mean?

From the root z-y-d (ز-ي-د, 'to increase, to grow, to add'), meaning 'growth, increase, abundance'. Borne by Zayd ibn Harithah, a companion and the adopted son of the Prophet. Also spelled Zaid.

Frequently asked questions

Is Idris or Zayd more popular?

Zayd is more popular than Idris today: about 442 US babies were given the name Zayd in 2025, compared with 0 named Idris.

What is the difference between Idris and Zayd?

Idris means studious, learned (disputed) (arabic origin), while Zayd means growth, abundance (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Idris or Zayd?

In US records, Idris first appears in 0 and Zayd in 1974, so Idris has the longer recorded history.