Drew vs Wayne

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 #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Wayne Rank #687

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Drew or Wayne more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Drew and Wayne mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Wayne boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.