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Drew vs Davis

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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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Davis Rank #646

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Davis more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Drew and Davis mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Drew and Davis boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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