Drew vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Sam Rank #652

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Drew or Sam more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Drew and Sam mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Sam boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.