Drew vs Anderson

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 #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Anderson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Drew and Anderson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.