Drew vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Rylan mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Rylan boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.