Idrees is a transliteration of the Arabic Idris, the name of a prophet in the Quran who is usually identified with the biblical Enoch. Its meaning is uncertain; it is most often explained as "studious" or "interpreter", from the Arabic root for studying and teaching. Idrees reached number 2356 in 2021 and ranks number 2429 in the United States in 2025, while the spelling Idris is more common.