At a glance
- In short
- Edrees is an Arabic male name, variant of Idris, symbolizing wisdom and spirituality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#10,863)
- Babies in 2022
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,136 in 1996
- First recorded
- 1992
Meaning of Edrees
The name Edrees is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as ed-REES (/ɛdˈriːs/). It is a variant of the name Idris, which holds significant historical and religious connotations in Islamic tradition. Idris is often identified with the biblical Enoch, revered as a prophet and wise man. The name Edrees carries associations of wisdom, spirituality, and scholarly pursuits. While not extremely common in the United States, it has been consistently used over the years with occurrences noted as far back as 1992. Variations of the name include Edris, offering a slight twist on this classic choice. Despite its rarity in the U.S., where it ranked 10,849th in 2022 with six occurrences, Edrees remains a meaningful and culturally rich option for parents seeking a unique yet historically significant name for their child.
How to pronounce Edrees
Arabic
- Pronounced ed-REES /ɛdˈriːs/
Popularity of Edrees in the U.S.
Edrees was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #10,863 with 6 babies. It peaked at #7,136 in 1996. It first appears in the records in 1992.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1992–2022 12 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | back (not recorded in 2018–2021) |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | ▼ 61 |
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | back (not recorded in 2011–2015) |
| 2010 | 6 | 10,766 | back (not recorded in 2006–2009) |
| 2005 | 8 | 8,299 | ▲ 1,649 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | ▼ 2,703 |
| 2003 | 9 | 7,245 | ▲ 3,422 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 2001) |
| 2000 | 8 | 7,416 | back (not recorded in 1998–1999) |
| 1997 | 6 | 8,110 | ▼ 974 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7,136 | back (not recorded in 1993–1995) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | new |
Notable people named Edrees
- Edrees Ameer Farooq is an American football defensive back for the Tennessee Volunteers.