Drew vs Garrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Garrett Rank #563

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #563 for Garrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drew ___

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

Garrett ___

  • Garrett James
  • Garrett Lee
  • Garrett Thomas
  • Garrett Allen
  • Garrett Wade
  • Garrett Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Garrett

Riley Connor Paige Trevor Haley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Garrett more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Drew and Garrett mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Drew and Garrett boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.

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