Jefferson vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Jefferson Rank #711

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Drew mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Jefferson and Drew boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.