Drew vs Lylah

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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Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Lylah Rank #545

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #545 for Lylah.

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

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Lylah more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Drew and Lylah mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Drew and Lylah boy or girl names?

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

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