Drew vs Lionel

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 #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

English French Spanish Italian

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Drew Rank #543

Lionel Rank #561

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Drew or Lionel more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Drew and Lionel mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Drew and Lionel boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.