Desmond vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English African Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Desmond Rank #369

Drew Rank #543

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Desmond or Drew more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Drew mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Desmond and Drew boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.