Drew

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Drew is a shortened form of Andrew, which means "manly" or "warrior" in Greek
Pronunciation
DROO
Dru (one syllable)
Popularity
According to baby name rankings, Drew is currently most popular in the United States, where it is ranked #401 for boys and #786 for girls. It is also popular in countries such as Canada and Australia.

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Drew Name meanings & History

Drew is a shortened form of Andrew, which means "manly" or "warrior" in Greek. Short form of Andrew. Drew can be used as a standalone name, or as a nickname for the longer name Andrew. It can also be given to girls as a shortened form of names such as Drewella or Drusilla.

Zodiac Sign of Drew: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Drew:

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Determined,Doting,Demanding,Domestic

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

E: Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment

W: Willful,Wild,Wishful,Wonderful,Wonderment

Drew is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Drew Barrymore (actress), Drew Brees (NFL quarterback), Drew Scott (TV personality), Drew Carey (actor and game show host)

2.) Drew (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) courageous; strong. (Latin) a short form of Drusilla.

Other Forms: Drewa, Drewee, Drewia, Drewie, Drewy


3.) DREW (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the male Drew, a short form of Andrew (manly). The name was popularized as a female name by actress Drew Barrymore. (DROO)


4.) DREW (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a short form of Andrew (manly), Drew is commonly used as an independent given name. See ANDREW. (DROO)


5.) Drew (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Welsh) wise. (English) a short form of Andrew.

Other Forms: Drewe


6.) DREW (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Originally a short form of Andrew (manly), Drew is commonly used as an independent given name. See ANDREW. (DROO)


7.) DREW (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a short form of Andrew (manly), Drew is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See ANDREW. (DROO)


8.) Drew (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) wise; well-liked

Other Forms: Dru


9.) Drew (Unisex)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Manliness

Other Forms: Dru


10.) Drew (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) woman of valor

Other Forms: Dru, Drue


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