Drew

Meaning of Drew

It means 'manly' or 'brave'. It suggests someone strong and courageous.

Drew has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Drew

Drew has cooled off, slipping to #553 in 2025, down from a peak of #188 in 2000.

Drew as a girl's name

Drew is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #706 in the US. Drew means "strong" or "manly." It's a short form of Andrew.

Notable people named Drew

• Drew Brees
  NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
• Drew Carey
  Comedian, actor, TV host
• Drew Scott
  HGTV 'Property Brothers' host
• Drew Lachey
  Singer, actor, TV personality
• Drew Fuller
  Actor (Charmed, Army Wives)

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Questions about the name Drew

What does the name Drew mean?

Drew means it means 'manly' or 'brave'. it suggests someone strong and courageous, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Drew a boy's or a girl's name?

Drew is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Drew?

In 2025, Drew ranked #553 for boys, down from #542 the year before and #706 for girls, down from #696 the year before.

When was Drew most popular?

Drew peaked at #188 in 2000.