Amanda vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amanda

Girl #496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of love, she who must be loved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Portuguese Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mandy, Manda, Amy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amanda Rank #496
Drew Rank #543

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 vs #543 for Drew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amanda ___

  • Amanda Grace
  • Amanda Lynn
  • Amanda Marie
  • Amanda Rose
  • Amanda Anne
  • Amanda Jo

Drew ___

  • Drew James
  • Drew Thomas
  • Drew Michael
  • Drew Alexander
  • Drew William
  • Drew Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amanda

Jessica Jennifer Melissa Brandon Jason

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amanda or Drew more popular?

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Amanda and Drew mean?

Amanda means "worthy of love, she who must be loved" (Latin origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Amanda and Drew boy or girl names?

Amanda is primarily a girl name. Drew is primarily a boy name.

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