Dru
Dru: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɹuː/
Meaning and origin of Dru
- A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, also used as a formal given name.
- A diminutive of the female given names Drusilla and Drucilla, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is Dru?
Since 1880, 1,866 girls and 2,788 boys in the U.S. have been named Dru (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1379 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #1252 in 1999. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dru
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Sibling name ideas for Dru
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Dru FAQ
What does the name Dru mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, also used as a formal given name. A diminutive of the female given names Drusilla and Drucilla, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Dru?
Since 1880, 1,866 girls and 2,788 boys in the U.S. have been named Dru (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1379 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #1252 in 1999. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dru a boy or girl name?
Dru is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,866 girls and 2,788 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.