Erik vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Erik Rank #477

Drew Rank #543

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Erik or Drew more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Erik and Drew mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Erik and Drew boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.