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Drew vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Wilson Rank #645

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Wilson more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Drew and Wilson mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Drew and Wilson boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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