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Drew vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Andre Rank #351

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 vs #543 for Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Andre more popular?

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Andre mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Drew and Andre boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.

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