Drew vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Drew Rank #543

Allen Rank #574

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Drew or Allen more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Drew and Allen mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Drew and Allen boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.