Roland vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Roland Rank #664

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Roland or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Drew mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Roland and Drew boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.