Drew
Drew: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɹuː/ · /dɹuʊ̯/
Meaning and origin of Drew
Root meaning: “to carry, pull”
- A diminutive of the male given name Andrew.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Drew, Drieu, Drue, from Old French Drogon, Dreus, Drues (made popular by Charlemagne's son Drogo) from Old Dutch Drogo, of uncertain ultimate origin. Possibly from Proto-West Germanic *dragan (“to carry, pull”), or from Proto-Germanic *draugaz (“phantom, apparition”).
How popular is Drew?
Since 1880, 9,493 girls and 78,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Drew (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #615 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #126 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #553 for boys, with 940 babies given the name.
Names similar to Drew
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Sibling name ideas for Drew
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Drew FAQ
What does the name Drew mean?
Drew traces back to a root meaning "to carry, pull". A diminutive of the male given name Andrew. A male given name from the Germanic languages. A female given name. From Anglo-Norman Drew, Drieu, Drue, from Old French Drogon, Dreus, Drues (made popular by Charlemagne's son Drogo) from Old Dutch Drogo, of uncertain ultimate origin. Possibly from Proto-West Germanic *dragan (“to carry, pull”), or from Proto-Germanic *draugaz (“phantom, apparition”).
What is the origin of the name Drew?
Drew is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Drew?
Since 1880, 9,493 girls and 78,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Drew (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #615 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #126 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #553 for boys, with 940 babies given the name.
Is Drew a boy or girl name?
Drew is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (9,493 girls and 78,592 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.