Drew

Updated: January 3, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Drew is an English boy’s name that means “manly, strong” and is a diminutive of the name Andrew. Drew has never been as popular as Andrew and that divide has gotten wider in the last decade. Drew is occasionally used as a girl’s name thanks to actress Drew Barrymore but the trend never took off.

Meaning of the name Drew:

English: manly, strong

Origin of the name Drew:

Drew is an English boy’s name that means “manly, strong”. Drew is a diminutive of the name Andrew.

Symbolism of the name Drew:

Drew has a namesake in the Andrew clematis flower. The flower is a vibrant purple large petaled climbing plant. Clematis symbolize artistry, ingenuity, creativity, and artifice.

Style of the name Drew:

modern

Gender of the name Drew:

Drew is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Drew:

DROO

Number of syllables in the name Drew:

one

Emotion evoked from the name Drew:

Drew evokes feelings of strength and ingenuity.

Alternative spellings for the name Drew:

Dru, Droo

Nicknames for the name Drew:

Popularity of the name Drew:

According to the Social Security Administration, Drew is a boy’s name that first became popular in 1939. Drew was at peak popularity in the 1990’s and has declined in the last few years. Drew was #530 as of 2020.