The nameDriss
Driss is a boy's name of Arabic origin, the North African form of Idris. It has been given in France since the 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Driss comes from Idris, a prophet of the Quran often identified with Enoch. The meaning of the name is debated.
Origin
Arabic, especially Moroccan. Idris I founded the Idrisid dynasty, the first Moroccan dynasty, in the 8th century.
History
Driss has been given steadily in France since the 1960s, with a peak in the early 2000s.
Famous people named Driss
- Driss Chraïbi, Moroccan writer
Popularity of the name Driss
Driss in France
Driss was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,185 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Driss. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Driss in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 64 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Driss in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Driss mean?
Driss comes from Idris, a prophet of the Quran often identified with Enoch. The meaning of the name is debated.
What is the origin of the name Driss?
Arabic, especially Moroccan. Idris I founded the Idrisid dynasty, the first Moroccan dynasty, in the 8th century.
Is Driss a girl's or a boy's name?
Driss is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Driss?
Variants and related names of Driss include Idris.
Who are famous people named Driss?
Driss Chraïbi, Moroccan writer.