Danny vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Danny Rank #642

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Drew mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Danny and Drew boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.