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Drew vs Asa

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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Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #543 for Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Asa mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Asa boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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