Drew vs Johnathan

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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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #543 for Drew.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Johnathan mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drew and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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