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Drew vs Andres

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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Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Andres Rank #197

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #543 for Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Andres more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Andres mean?

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

Are Drew and Andres boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.

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