Drew vs Lilian

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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Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Lilian Rank #558

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #558 for Lilian.

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

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Lilian more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Drew and Lilian mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Drew and Lilian boy or girl names?

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

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