Leland vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Leland Rank #548

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Leland or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Drew mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Leland and Drew boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.