Drew vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Drew Rank #543

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Ari mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Ari boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.