Sean vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Sean Rank #437

Drew Rank #543

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Sean or Drew more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Sean and Drew mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Drew boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.