Drew vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Sterling mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Sterling boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.