Drew vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Drake Rank #662

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drew or Drake more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drew and Drake mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Drew and Drake boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.