Drew vs Martha

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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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Martha Rank #667

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Martha more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Drew and Martha mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Drew and Martha boy or girl names?

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

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