Drew

At a Glance: Name: Drew – Meaning: Possibly from Drogo, Germanic 'to carry' or 'ghost', or Welsh 'Dryw' (wise) – Origin: Norman French and Welsh – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: DROO

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Drew is a short, bold, clean-sounding name that works for any child, pronounced DROO. It comes from Norman French and Welsh roots, and its meaning is possibly tied to Drogo (Germanic for 'to carry' or 'ghost') or the Welsh 'Dryw', meaning wise.

Meaning & Origin of Drew

Meaning: Possibly from Drogo, Germanic 'to carry' or 'ghost', or Welsh 'Dryw' (wise).

Origin: Norman French and Welsh.

How to Pronounce Drew

Phonetic: DROO   IPA: /ˈdruː/

Popularity of Drew

Drew peaked at #126 in 1985, when 2,276 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #542 with 550 babies, so it's still in regular use without being one of the most common names.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Drew mean?

Possibly from Drogo, Germanic ‘to carry’ or ‘ghost’, or Welsh ‘Dryw’ (wise).

How do you pronounce Drew?

Drew is pronounced DROO (IPA: /ˈdruː/).

Is Drew a popular name right now?

Drew peaked at #126 in 1985 and is ranked #542 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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