Ariel vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Ariel Rank #512

Drew Rank #543

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Ariel or Drew more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Drew mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Drew boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.