Chris vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Chris Rank #651

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Drew mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Chris and Drew boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.