Leonard vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

German English French Italian

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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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Leonard Rank #674

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Drew mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Leonard and Drew boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.