Drew vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Colson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Drew and Colson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.