Drew vs Alijah

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 #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Drew Rank #543

Alijah Rank #431

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Alijah more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Alijah mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Alijah boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.