Drew vs Desmond

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 #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English African Jamaican

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Drew Rank #543

Desmond Rank #369

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Desmond more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Desmond mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Drew and Desmond boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.