Drew vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Samson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Samson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.