Drew vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Roy mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Drew and Roy boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.