Drew vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Drew Rank #543

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Frederick mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Drew and Frederick boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.