Drew vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Drew Rank #543

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Karson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Drew and Karson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.