Wilson vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Wilson Rank #645

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Drew mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Drew boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.