Drew vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Alden Rank #577

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Drew or Alden more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Drew and Alden mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Alden boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.