Drew

Drew - A very unique male name

Drew appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1144. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Drew and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Drew? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Drew. The baby boy name Drew was given to 506 baby boys in 2025, ranking #554 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,898 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Drew peaked in popularity 41 years ago in 1985 on position 125.

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Drew is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Drew is currently topping the baby name charts in North Dakota at position #207 - and is the least popular in Arizona at position #954.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Drew is where you live.

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Drew origin and meaning

Welsh / short form of Andrew

Manly; as a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly'; also a Welsh surname name

Drew works two ways: as a clipped form of Andrew used in its own right since the early 1900s, and from a Welsh surname. As a full boy's name it peaked in 1985 and has drifted down since, keeping a relaxed, one-syllable ease.

Attested etymology

Drew is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Drew, pop culture references for the name Drew and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Drew

We've found the following names that sound similar to Drew, sorted by popularity.

Dario / Dior / Dru / Darey / Dara / Didier / Darry / Dieter / Dre / Derry /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Drew

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Drew a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Drew?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DROO · /dru/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Drew Brees — American football quarterback, longtime New Orleans Saints player (b. 1979) Contemporary
• Drew Carey — American comedian and game-show host (b. 1958) Contemporary

Style

ClassicShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Drew for its brevity and friendly, unpretentious feel. It reads as a complete name, not just a nickname.

Worth knowing

• Often assumed to be short for Andrew even when it is the full name
• Also widely used for girls, especially in the Drew Barrymore spelling association — Barrymore is female, so not listed here