Drew vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Houston Rank #704

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Drew or Houston more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Drew and Houston mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Drew and Houston boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.