Drew vs Travis

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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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #543 for Drew.

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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Travis mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Drew and Travis boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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