Seth vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Seth Rank #559

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Drew mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Drew boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.