Drew vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Drew Rank #543

Shawn Rank #639

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Drew or Shawn more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Drew and Shawn mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Drew and Shawn boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.