Dani vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

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

Dani Rank #680
Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #680 for Dani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

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 Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Dani at #680 in the United States.

What do Dani and Drew mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Dani and Drew boy or girl names?

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

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