Anderson vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Anderson Rank #357

Drew Rank #543

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Anderson or Drew more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Drew mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Anderson and Drew boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.