Driss

Driss is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “excrement.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2001.

Driss at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“excrement”
Pronunciation
/dʁɪs/

About the name Driss

Driss belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “excrement” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Driss first appears in Social Security records in 2002. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10160 in 2008, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 22 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Driss in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Best US rank
#10160 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Total since 1880
22

Driss in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Driss in 2001
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Driss mean?

Driss means “excrement” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Driss a boy or girl name?

Driss is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2001.

What origin is the name Driss?

Driss comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Driss?

Driss first appears in US records in 2002. Its best-ever ranking was #10160 in 2008, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Driss?

Driss is pronounced /dʁɪs/ (IPA).

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