Drew vs Indie

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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Indie

Girl #651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent spirit"

Origin: English (modern)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Indie Rank #651

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #651 for Indie.

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

Indie ___

  • Indie Rose
  • Indie Blue
  • Indie Jade
  • Indie June
  • Indie Pearl
  • Indie Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Indie

Wilder Ziggy Birdie Wren Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Indie more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Indie at #651 in the United States.

What do Drew and Indie mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Indie means "independent spirit" (English (modern) origin).

Are Drew and Indie boy or girl names?

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

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