Raymond vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English French German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Raymond Rank #380

Drew Rank #543

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Raymond or Drew more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Drew mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Raymond and Drew boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.