Wayne vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Wayne Rank #687

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Wayne or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Drew mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Wayne and Drew boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.