Madden vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Madden Rank #690

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Drew mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Madden and Drew boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.