Akira vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Dru Rank #2,389

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Dru more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Dru mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Akira and Dru boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.