Kidus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kidus is an Ethiopian name meaning “holy”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kidus
Kidus is a deeply meaningful name of Ethiopian (African) origin, particularly prominent in the Amharic language. It translates directly to "holy" or "sacred." This name holds significant religious and cultural importance in Ethiopia, especially within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, where it is often given to signify purity, divine connection, and a blessed nature.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kidus
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kidus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Kidus
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kidus is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 238K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 405K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 100K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 529K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kidus ranked #6,197 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,363 in 2024 — a drop of 3,834 places. Kidus shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,963 in 2016. Its lowest recorded position was #10,686 in 2008. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -2141 places (from #4,056 to #6,197).
Characteristics of the Name Kidus
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kidus consists of two syllables starting with a velar stop, conveying a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic. The phonetic weight of the name aligns with its frequent application in religious and cultural contexts involving sacred terminology.
Middle Names For Kidus
Middle names used with KidusMethodology
Kidus is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Kidus Selassie · Kidus Asmerom
Middle name suggestions for KidusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kidus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Kidus Joseph · Kidus Junior · Kidus Gerald · Kidus Justin · Kidus Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kidus
Sound Like Kidus Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Kiedis · Kudus · Gates · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kidus Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Kidus in ASL
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- s
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