Drew vs Paula

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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Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Paula Rank #753

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #753 for Paula.

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

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Paula more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Drew and Paula mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Drew and Paula boy or girl names?

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

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