Drew vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Drew Rank #543

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Richard mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Drew and Richard boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.