"manly, courageous, strong"
Origin: Greek Andreas
Language: Greek
Drue
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The Story of Drue
Drue is a variant spelling of Drew, which originated as a short form of Andrew. Andrew derives from the Greek Andreas, from andros meaning man or manly, combined with the Greek suffix for courage and strength. The variant spelling Drue gives the familiar sound a distinctive visual identity and a slightly more artistic feel.
Drew has been a consistently popular name in the US, peaking in the 1980s-2000s partly through actress Drew Barrymore's prominence. The Drue spelling is rarer, chosen by parents who want the familiar sound with a unique written form.
Andrew (and its short form Drew) is one of the most enduring names in the English-speaking world, borne by saints, kings, and presidents. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and several other countries.
Historical Record
Drue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,125 babies have been named Drue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Drue is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,176 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and is patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece
- Drew Barrymore made the Drew spelling popular for girls, while Drue is the masculine variant spelling
Drue in Other Languages
Greek
Andreas
French
Andre
Italian
Andrea
Spanish
Andres
Scottish
Andra
Popularity Over Time
#3,176
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Famous People Named Drue
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Drew Brees
Athlete
1979
NFL quarterback who spent 15 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and holds multiple NFL records
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Drew Barrymore
Actor
1975
American actress and producer, child star who became a Hollywood A-lister and daytime TV host
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #3,176
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Cultural Origins
- American British Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drue
What does the name Drue mean?
"manly, courageous, strong" (from Greek Andreas). Drue is a variant spelling of Drew, which originated as a short form of Andrew. Andrew derives from the Greek Andreas, from andros meaning man or manly, combined with the Greek suffix for courage and strength. The variant spelling Drue gives the familiar sound a distinctive visual identity and a slightly more artistic feel.
What is the origin of the name Drue?
Drue has Greek Andreas, American, British, and Australian origins. In Greek Andreas, it means "manly, courageous, strong".
Is Drue a boy or girl name?
Drue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3176. As a girl name, it is ranked #2923. Drue is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Drue?
Drue is currently ranked #3176 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Drue?
Popular middle name pairings include Drue James, Drue Michael, Drue Thomas, Drue Lee, Drue Cole, and Drue Blake.
What are good sibling names for Drue?
Names that pair well with Drue as siblings include Chase, Blake, Reeve, Sloane, Quinn, and Sage.
How many syllables does Drue have?
Drue has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Drue a common or rare name?
Drue is an uncommon name, ranked #3176 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Drue?
Are there other spellings for Drue?
Related spellings include Dru.
About the Name Drue
Drue is a boy name with American, British, and Australian origins . The name means "manly, courageous, strong" in Greek Andreas .
Is Drue a boy or girl name? Drue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,176 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,923. Drue is more commonly used as a girl name.
Drue is currently ranked #3,176 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Drue has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Drue include Dru . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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