Drew vs Ariel

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 #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Ariel mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Ariel boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.