Drew vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Damien mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Drew and Damien boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.