Drew vs Andrew

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 #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Scottish American Russian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Andrew mean?

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

Are Drew and Andrew boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.