Della vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

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

Della Rank #579
Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Drew mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Della and Drew boy or girl names?

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

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