Drew vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Gideon mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Gideon boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.