Sam vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Drew mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Drew boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.