Drew vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Reed mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Reed boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.