Drew Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Drew first made its way into England thanks to the Normans, introduced as early as in 1066.

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A Deep Dive

Drew Overview

Meaning

Wise, strong and manly

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English, Scottish, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Andrew,” meaning “manly” or “warrior.”

Pronunciation

/druː/

Popularity

Drew is a globally recognized name, particularly popular in English-speaking countries. In the USA, it took the #540 spot for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Wise, courageous, strong, charismatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Connected to Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

Name Day

May 13th, November 30th (Scotland)
A Deep Dive

Drew Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Andrew, Andreas, Andre, Andres, Andrei, Andrzej, Andros, Ander

Common Nicknames

Andy, Dre, Andie, Ando

Diminutives

Drewie, Drewy, Drewsy, Dru

Famous People

  • Drew Barrymore
    (American Actress)
  • Drew Brees
    (American Football Player)
  • Drew Carey
    (American Comedian)
  • Drew McIntyre
    (Scottish Wrestler)
  • Drew Seeley
    (Canadian-American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Nancy Drew"
    (Book Series)
  • "Elizabethtown"
    (Film)
  • "The Drew Barrymore Show"
    (TV Series)
  • Drew Torres
    ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," TV Series)

Places

  • Drew
    (Mississippi, USA)
  • Drew
    (Louisiana, USA)
  • Drew
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Drew
    (Indiana, USA)
  • Drew
    (Iowa, USA)
  • Drew
    (Kentucky, USA)
  • Drew
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Drew
    (Missouri, USA)
  • Drew
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Drew
    (Oregon, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Drew?

Drew means “wise,” “strong,” and “manly,” conveying a sense of wisdom and strength.

What Is the Origin of The Name Drew?

Drew originates from the Scottish, Greek, and English language and is derived from the Greek name “Andreas,” meaning “man” or “warrior.”

Drew Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Drew in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5102021#5212022#5402023
Top 3 Rankings#1261985#1381986#1501989

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Drew

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023540
(-19 from 2022)
546
(-22 from 2022)
0.02982
2022521
(-11 from 2021)
568
(-9 from 2021)
0.03033
2021510
(+21 from 2020)
577
(+40 from 2020)
0.03080
2020531
(-15 from 2019)
537
(-15 from 2019)
0.02903
2019516
(-55 from 2018)
552
(-78 from 2018)
0.02872
2018461
(-7 from 2017)
630
(-45 from 2017)
0.03241
2017454
(-57 from 2016)
675
(-125 from 2016)
0.03411
2016397
(-34 from 2015)
800
(-96 from 2015)
0.03949
2015363
(-40 from 2014)
896
(-166 from 2014)
0.04383
2014323
(-26 from 2013)
1062
(-117 from 2013)
0.05182
2013297
(-15 from 2012)
1179
(-60 from 2012)
0.05835
2012282
(+3 from 2011)
1239
(+7 from 2011)
0.06106
2011285
(-38 from 2010)
1232
(-182 from 2010)
0.06065
2010247
(+25 from 2009)
1414
(+151 from 2009)
0.06883
2009272
(-28 from 2008)
1263
(-216 from 2008)
0.05955
2008244
(-30 from 2007)
1479
(-352 from 2007)
0.06783
2007214
(-7 from 2006)
1831
(-29 from 2006)
0.08266
2006207
(-9 from 2005)
1860
(-90 from 2005)
0.08484
2005198
(+14 from 2004)
1950
(+283 from 2004)
0.09166
2004212
(+10 from 2003)
1667
(+95 from 2003)
0.07888
2003222
(-5 from 2002)
1572
(-3 from 2002)
0.07482
2002217
(+2 from 2001)
1575
(+10 from 2001)
0.07621
2001219
(-31 from 2000)
1565
(-383 from 2000)
0.07566
2000188
(-13 from 1999)
1948
(-61 from 1999)
0.09328
1999175
(+13 from 1998)
2009
(+206 from 1998)
0.09853
1998188
(-17 from 1997)
1803
(-191 from 1997)
0.08892
1997171
(-6 from 1996)
1994
(-106 from 1996)
0.09981
1996165
(-5 from 1995)
2100
(-79 from 1995)
0.10480
1995160
(+11 from 1994)
2179
(+323 from 1994)
0.10833
1994171
(+2 from 1993)
1856
(+3 from 1993)
0.09105
1993173
(+8 from 1992)
1853
(+74 from 1992)
0.08971
1992181
(-4 from 1991)
1779
(-25 from 1991)
0.08475
1991177
(-17 from 1990)
1804
(-150 from 1990)
0.08511
1990160
(-10 from 1989)
1954
(-58 from 1989)
0.09080
1989150
(+9 from 1988)
2012
(+258 from 1988)
0.09599
1988159
(+1 from 1987)
1754
(-5 from 1987)
0.08760
1987160
(-22 from 1986)
1759
(-241 from 1986)
0.09020
1986138
(-12 from 1985)
2000
(-276 from 1985)
0.10408
1985126
(+27 from 1984)
2276
(+511 from 1984)
0.11827
1984153
(+29 from 1983)
1765
(+389 from 1983)
0.09405
1983182
(+48 from 1982)
1376
(+364 from 1982)
0.07384
1982230
(+12 from 1981)
1012
(+95 from 1981)
0.05362
1981242
(+46 from 1980)
917
(+197 from 1980)
0.04924
1980288
(+24 from 1979)
720
(+97 from 1979)
0.03882
1979312
(+9 from 1978)
623
(+76 from 1978)
0.03478
1978321
(+37 from 1977)
547
(+63 from 1977)
0.03201
1977358
(+16 from 1976)
484
(+65 from 1976)
0.02831
1976374
(+23 from 1975)
419
(+43 from 1975)
0.02566
1975397
(+1 from 1974)
376
(-1 from 1974)
0.02318
1974398
(+53 from 1973)
377
(+74 from 1973)
0.02313
1973451
(-9 from 1972)
303
(-19 from 1972)
0.01878
1972442
(+18 from 1971)
322
(+8 from 1971)
0.01923
1971460
(-57 from 1970)
314
(-89 from 1970)
0.01727
1970403
(+8 from 1969)
403
(+29 from 1969)
0.02116
1969411
(-21 from 1968)
374
(-26 from 1968)
0.02045
1968390
(+4 from 1967)
400
(+27 from 1967)
0.02253
1967394
(-32 from 1966)
373
(-57 from 1966)
0.02096
1966362
(+21 from 1965)
430
(+21 from 1965)
0.02366
1965383
(+7 from 1964)
409
(-9 from 1964)
0.02159
1964390
(-1 from 1963)
418
(-3 from 1963)
0.02062
1963389
(-7 from 1962)
421
(-16 from 1962)
0.02039
1962382
(-53 from 1961)
437
(-130 from 1961)
0.02079
1961329
(-1 from 1960)
567
(+13 from 1960)
0.02629
1960328
(+5 from 1959)
554
(+14 from 1959)
0.02558
1959333
(+36 from 1958)
540
(+100 from 1958)
0.02493
1958369
(-21 from 1957)
440
(-30 from 1957)
0.02042
1957348
(-10 from 1956)
470
(-17 from 1956)
0.02147
1956338
(+121 from 1955)
487
(+227 from 1955)
0.02269
1955459
(-12 from 1954)
260
No change from 1954
0.01244
1954447
(+34 from 1953)
260
(+47 from 1953)
0.01257
1953481
(-7 from 1952)
213
(-1 from 1952)
0.01064
1952474
(+9 from 1951)
214
(+19 from 1951)
0.01084
1951483
(-12 from 1950)
195
(-7 from 1950)
0.01020
1950471
(-12 from 1949)
202
(-4 from 1949)
0.01111
1949459
(+29 from 1948)
206
(+21 from 1948)
0.01143
1948488
(-28 from 1947)
185
(-28 from 1947)
0.01038
1947460
(-45 from 1946)
213
(-21 from 1946)
0.01147
1946415
(+230 from 1945)
234
(+146 from 1945)
0.01418
1945645
(+85 from 1944)
88
(+16 from 1944)
0.00642
1944730
(+21 from 1943)
72
(-2 from 1943)
0.00518
1943751
(+137 from 1942)
74
(+19 from 1942)
0.00509
1942888
(+30 from 1941)
55
(+7 from 1941)
0.00391
1941918
(-14 from 1940)
48
(-1 from 1940)
0.00383
1940904
(+37 from 1939)
49
(+5 from 1939)
0.00413
1939941
(+136 from 1938)
44
(+8 from 1938)
0.00388
19381077
(+451 from 1937)
36
(+16 from 1937)
0.00317
19371528
(-303 from 1936)
20
(-9 from 1936)
0.00183
19361225
(+129 from 1935)
29
(+4 from 1935)
0.00272
19351354
(+254 from 1934)
25
(+6 from 1934)
0.00234
19341608
(-405 from 1933)
19
(-11 from 1933)
0.00179
19331203
(+13 from 1932)
30
(-1 from 1932)
0.00294
19321216
(+37 from 1931)
31
(+1 from 1931)
0.00289
19311253
(-137 from 1930)
30
(-9 from 1930)
0.00280
19301116
(+448 from 1929)
39
(+17 from 1929)
0.00345
19291564
(+4 from 1928)
22
(-1 from 1928)
0.00199
19281568
(-7 from 1927)
23
(-1 from 1927)
0.00202
19271561
(-95 from 1926)
24
(-1 from 1926)
0.00207
19261466
(+213 from 1925)
25
(+4 from 1925)
0.00218
19251679
(+48 from 1924)
21
No change from 1924
0.00182
19241727
(-83 from 1923)
21
(-1 from 1923)
0.00180
19231644
(-385 from 1922)
22
(-11 from 1922)
0.00194
19221259
(+329 from 1921)
33
(+10 from 1921)
0.00293
19211588
(-172 from 1920)
23
(-4 from 1920)
0.00202
19201416
(-8 from 1919)
27
(+1 from 1919)
0.00245
19191408
(+302 from 1918)
26
(+6 from 1918)
0.00256
19181710
(-348 from 1917)
20
(-6 from 1917)
0.00191
19171362
(-27 from 1916)
26
No change from 1916
0.00271
19161335
(-29 from 1915)
26
No change from 1915
0.00282
19151306
(+82 from 1914)
26
(+7 from 1914)
0.00295
19141388
(-276 from 1913)
19
(-2 from 1913)
0.00278
19131112
(+241 from 1912)
21
(+8 from 1912)
0.00392
19121353
(+34 from 1911)
13
(+6 from 1911)
0.00288
19111387
(-565 from 1910)
7
(-7 from 1910)
0.00290
1910822
(+618 from 1909)
14
(+9 from 1909)
0.00671
19091440
(-441 from 1907)
5
(-3 from 1907)
0.00283
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1907999
(+112 from 1906)
8
(+2 from 1906)
0.00504
19061111
(-20 from 1905)
6
No change from 1905
0.00416
19051091
(-217 from 1904)
6
(-2 from 1904)
0.00419
1904874
(+94 from 1900)
8
No change from 1900
0.00578
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1900968
(-26 from 1897)
8
(+2 from 1897)
0.00493
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1897942
(+159 from 1896)
6
(+1 from 1896)
0.00492
18961101
(-22 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00387
18951079
(-125 from 1894)
5
(-1 from 1894)
0.00395
1894954
(+81 from 1893)
6
(+1 from 1893)
0.00480
18931035
(-79 from 1892)
5
(-1 from 1892)
0.00413
1892956
(+38 from 1890)
6
(+1 from 1890)
0.00456
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-20 from 1889)
5
No change from 1889
0.00418
1889974
(-326 from 1888)
5
(-5 from 1888)
0.00420
1888648
(-108 from 1886)
10
(-2 from 1886)
0.00770
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886540
(+161 from 1884)
12
(+4 from 1884)
0.01008
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884701
(-145 from 1883)
8
(-3 from 1883)
0.00652
1883556
(+20 from 1882)
11
No change from 1882
0.00978
1882576
(+77 from 1881)
11
(+3 from 1881)
0.00901
1881653
(+156 from 1880)
8
(+2 from 1880)
0.00739
1880809
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00507

American States Popularity Rankings for Drew

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5732021#5792022#7132023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4242021#4722022#4392023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4052021#4372022#5202023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5052021#6292022#6142023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7042021#5262022#4792023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4422021#3652022#7672023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5632021#6862022#4902023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6492021#5202022#4232023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3952021#4872022#3782023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6592021#5582022#7182023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3852021#4352022#3242023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3612021#3702022#3242023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4032021#4792022#3702023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2982021#2682022#7962023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3382021#2762022#3612023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6352021#6132022#6132023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3192021#3692022#3142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5352021#6142022#5272023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5742021#4402022#6842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3242021#3902022#4532023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5302020#4272021#3332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8442020#7252021#5942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5642021#7072022#5442023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8092018#5562021#4652022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3692021#3552022#3852023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3012020#4532022#4592023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5412021#7582022#6452023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3162020#3402021#3562023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6162020#4942022#6202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4422021#4392022#5772023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4842018#4482021#4412023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4582016#5482022#4032023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6642020#6432022#4312023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4132016#4132017#4042020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2502019#1932021#2222023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3462019#5582020#4262022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7142019#4732021#4572022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2282016#2172018#2282021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1912011#1042012#1552013

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3202011#2632012#2362020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5312019#4042020#4522023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1822016#2342019#2092020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2192010#1562012#2542015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1272014#2052015#2052018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2912015#2972016#2512022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4012014#3972019#3852021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2392003#2172016#2302021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#961998#1262000#1522007

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1572006#2112011#1842015

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1832000#1382001#1982005

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1241996#1121997#972011

Popularity Rankings for Drew in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2252008#2482009#2792011

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4372021#3422022#4822023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3742021#4142022#3482023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7131995#8471997#4832000

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7732021#7032022#4892023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6372020#4982021#6602023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7622019#8562020#7902021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Drew a Name for Boys or Girls?

Drew works well for both boys and girls, but it leans more toward male individuals.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Drew

Drew in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Drew Barrymore (Actress, 1975): A multi-talented actress and producer, she gained fame as a child star and has since captivated audiences with diverse roles in films like "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "The Wedding Singer."
  • Drew Brees (Football Player, 1979): An iconic NFL quarterback, he holds records for passing yards and completions and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever.
  • Drew Carey (Comedian, 1958): An American comedian and actor, he gained stardom with "The Drew Carey Show" and as host of "The Price Is Right."
  • Drew McIntyre (Wrestler, 1985): A Scottish professional wrestler signed to WWE, he has won the WWE Championship multiple times.
  • Drew Seeley (Actor, 1982): A Canadian-American actor and singer known for his roles in Disney Channel productions and Broadway shows.
  • Nancy Drew ("Nancy Drew," 1930 Book Series): A teenage amateur detective who solves mysteries and uncovers secrets in her town.
  • Drew Baylor ("Elizabethtown," 2005 Film): A young shoe designer who returns to his hometown after his father's death and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
  • Drew Barrymore ("The Drew Barrymore Show," 2020 TV Series): A talk show featuring the actress as the host, focusing on lifestyle and celebrity interviews.
  • Drew Torres ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," 2001 TV Series): A high school student who navigates the challenges of adolescence and relationships.
  • Drew (Mississippi, USA): A small town in Sunflower County, known for its rich agricultural heritage and strong community spirit.
  • Drew (Louisiana, USA): A locality in West Feliciana Parish, recognized for its rural charm and close-knit community.
  • Drew (Georgia, USA): A place in Georgia with a tight-knit community and a peaceful rural atmosphere.
  • Drew (Indiana, USA): A locale in Indiana characterized by its quiet neighborhoods and friendly residents.
  • Drew (Iowa, USA): A small area in Iowa known for its serene landscapes and agricultural activities.
  • Drew (Kentucky, USA): A community in Kentucky with a rich history and a welcoming environment.
  • Drew (Michigan, USA): A place in Michigan, known for its scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities.
  • Drew (Missouri, USA): A small community in Missouri with a strong local culture and historic significance.
  • Drew (North Carolina, USA): A peaceful locale in North Carolina, appreciated for its natural beauty and friendly residents.
  • Drew (Oregon, USA): A rural area in Oregon known for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil living conditions .

Similar Names to Drew

  • Drewry
  • Dru
  • Drue
  • Drewson
  • Tru

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