Zander vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Zander Rank #379

Drew Rank #543

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Zander or Drew more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Zander and Drew mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Drew boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.