Frederick vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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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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Frederick Rank #424

Drew Rank #543

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Frederick or Drew more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Drew mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Drew boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.