Drew
Drew is a unisex name of English origin meaning “manly; short form of Andrew.” It ranked #553 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Drew?
DROO
where does the name Drew come from?
Drew has more than one origin. One line goes back to Drogo, a son of Charlemagne, known in France as Dreus and Drues, a name of uncertain origin; another comes from the Irish O Draoi, descendant of the druid. In modern use Drew is also a short form of Andrew.
Drew is a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, manly, and also an old surname from Drogo, a name the Normans brought to England. It has been used as an independent given name for both sexes since the late 20th century.
how popular is this name?
Drew has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 103 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 43. It peaked at #126 in 1985, and ranked #553 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #553 |
| 2024 | #542 |
| 2023 | #539 |
| 2022 | #521 |
| 2021 | #508 |
| 2020 | #531 |
| 2019 | #517 |
| 2018 | #461 |
| 2017 | #454 |
| 2016 | #398 |
| 2010 | #247 |
| 2000 | #188 |
| 1990 | #160 |
| 1985 | #126 |
| 1980 | #288 |
| 1970 | #402 |
| 1960 | #328 |
| 1950 | #471 |
| 1940 | #904 |
| 1910 | #822 |
| 1900 | #968 |
| 1890 | #994 |
| 1880 | #809 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Drew fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Drew
The Normans brought the Drogo name to England in 1066, and it is first recorded there in the Domesday Book; the county of Dreux in France, ruled by its counts from the 12th century, is another possible origin.
who are famous people named Drew?
- Drew Barrymore
- Drew Brees
- Drew Carey
what are the nicknames and variants of Drew?
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Drew?
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quick answers about Drew
What does the name Drew mean?
Drew means “manly; short form of Andrew”.
What is the origin of the name Drew?
Drew comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Drieu and Drue.
How popular is the name Drew?
Drew ranked #553 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1985, at #126, and it has spent 103 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Drew a boy or girl name?
Drew is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Drew?
Drew is pronounced DROO, with 1 syllable.
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