Drew vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Leland Rank #548

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Drew or Leland more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Drew and Leland mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Leland boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.