Drew vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Drew Rank #543

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Jay mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Drew and Jay boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.