Drew vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Drew Rank #543

Jefferson Rank #711

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Drew or Jefferson more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Drew and Jefferson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Drew and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.