Drew

The first name Drew is predominantly used as a male name, but it is also occasionally used as a female short and pet form of Andrew, the English variant of Andreas or Andrea.

What does the name Drew mean?

Drew is primarily a male name, but it can also be a female name, considered a short form of Andrew, the English equivalent of Andreas and Andrea. The direct translation of the name is "the manly" or "the brave." The origins of the name can be traced back to Ancient Greek, derived from the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning "manly" or "brave," and anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning "the man." The female form of the name emerged only in the 1990s in the USA, possibly inspired by the American actress Drew Barrymore, whose first name originally comes from her grandmother's surname. In colloquial English, "drew" is used as the past tense of "draw."

Where does the name Drew come from?

The name Drew has its roots in Ancient Greek and refers to both male and female meanings such as "the manly" and "the brave." The Ancient Greek components are andreios, meaning "manly" or "brave," and anēr, meaning "the man." The language in which the name is prevalent is English.

How do you pronounce Drew?

The tone and pronunciation of Drew: The name is monosyllabic and has a soft sound. It is pronounced as "Dru" [druː], featuring a long, dark vowel that gives the name a certain depth and calmness. The initial "Dr-" adds a subtle strength to the sound. The elongated vowel quality creates openness and resonance. Drew conveys a relaxed and confident aura – minimalist in structure, yet clear and serene in effect.

When is the name day of Drew?

The name day for Drew is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Drew is a common first name. In 2017, it ranked 2,639th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2014, when it reached 2,076th place. Over the last ten years, Drew has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Dreas / Dresden / Druhu

Famous people

• Christopher Drew Ingle (singer, known as NeverShoutNever!)
• Drew Abbott (American guitarist)
• Drew Allison Carey (actress from the USA)
• Drew Barry (American basketball player)
• Drew Barrymore (actress)
• Drew Bennett (football player from the USA)
• Drew Brees (football quarterback, Super Bowl XLIV winner with the New Orleans Saints)
• Drew Butera (American baseball player)
• Drew Chadwick (US singer)
• Drew Davis (female football player from the USA)
• Drew Deezy (American rapper)
• Drew Denbaum (writer from the USA)
• Drew Fickett (American martial artist)
• Drew Fuller (actor)
• Drew Galloway (pro wrestler)
• Drew Garrett (actor from the USA)
• Drew Gilpin Faust (historian from America)
• Drew Gooden (American basketball player)
• Drew Gordon (American female basketball player)
• Drew Henderson (Uzbek female basketball player)