Jake vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Jake Rank #423

Drew Rank #543

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Jake or Drew more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Jake and Drew mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Jake and Drew boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.