Drake vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Drake Rank #662

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Drew mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Drake and Drew boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.