Lionel vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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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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Lionel Rank #561

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Lionel or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Lionel and Drew mean?

Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Lionel and Drew boy or girl names?

Lionel is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.