Drew vs Jolene

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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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Jolene Rank #608

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #608 for Jolene.

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

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Jolene more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Drew and Jolene mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Drew and Jolene boy or girl names?

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

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