Drew vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Benson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Drew and Benson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.