Edris

Edris - A very unique male name

Edris appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3507. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edris and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edris? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Edris. The baby boy name Edris was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3943 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edris peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 3507.

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Edris is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edris is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,568 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,568.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Edris is where you live.

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Edris origin and meaning

Arabic and Welsh, via Idris

Uncertain — a spelling variant of Idris, whose own derivation is disputed between Arabic and Welsh sources

Edris is best understood as a variant spelling of Idris, a name carried in Islamic tradition by a prophet identified with Enoch and independently in Welsh tradition. Because Idris itself has two competing source stories, Edris cannot be given one settled meaning. In US data it is recorded only from 2013, in three years.

Origin uncertain

Edris is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Edris, pop culture references for the name Edris and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Edris

We've found the following names that sound similar to Edris, sorted by popularity.

Edrick / Edric / Ederson / Edrik / Edrees / Eddrick /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Edris

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Edris a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Edris?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ED-ris · /ˈɛdrɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Idris — The established name of which Edris is a spelling variant
• Idriss — A French-influenced spelling of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Edris as a softer-spelled route to Idris, with its cross-cultural history, while keeping a very rare form.

Worth knowing

• Expect it to be read and filed as Idris, the far better-known spelling.