Richard vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Drew Rank #543

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Richard or Drew more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Richard and Drew mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Drew boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.