Drew vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Drew Rank #543

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Lian mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Drew and Lian boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.