"manly, strong"
Origin: Greek via Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Drue
Drue is a feminine variant of Drew, itself a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning manly or strong, derived from aner (man). As a standalone name, Drew and Drue have been used for both boys and girls since the late 20th century. The -ue spelling gives the name a French-influenced feminine touch.
Drew Barrymore's decades-long career has made the name synonymous with charismatic femininity in American culture. Drue with the -ue spelling is a newer variant that distinguishes the name slightly while maintaining its cool, androgynous appeal.
Drew as a gender-neutral name gained mainstream appeal in the 1990s-2000s, in part due to Drew Barrymore. It represents the broader trend of masculine names being embraced for girls, a pattern that has accelerated since 2000.
Historical Record
Drue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 891 babies have been named Drue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Drue is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,923 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Drew Barrymore is the most famous feminine bearer of this name
- One-syllable androgynous names like Drue are among the fastest-growing in the US
- The -ue spelling variant makes the pronunciation unambiguous compared to other spellings
Drue in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#2,923
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Famous People Named Drue
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Drew Barrymore
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1975
American actress and talk show host, known for Charlie's Angels and ET
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #2,923
- Total SSA Count
- 56
- Cultural Origins
- American English French
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drue
What does the name Drue mean?
"manly, strong" (from Greek via Latin). "beloved" (from Celtic). Drue is a feminine variant of Drew, itself a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning manly or strong, derived from aner (man). As a standalone name, Drew and Drue have been used for both boys and girls since the late 20th century. The -ue spelling gives the name a French-influenced feminine touch.
What is the origin of the name Drue?
Drue has Greek via Latin, Celtic, American, English, and French origins. In Greek via Latin, it means "manly, strong". In Celtic, it means "beloved".
Is Drue a boy or girl name?
Drue is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2923. As a boy name, it is ranked #3176. Drue is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Drue?
Drue is currently ranked #2923 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Drue?
Popular middle name pairings include Drue Elise, Drue Marie, Drue Lynn, Drue Grace, Drue Ann, Drue Harper, and Drue Jade.
What are good sibling names for Drue?
Names that pair well with Drue as siblings include Blake, Quinn, Reese, Remy, Sloane, Gray, and Briar.
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 #2923 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Drue?
Are there other spellings for Drue?
Related spellings include Dru.
About the Name Drue
Drue is a girl name with American, English, and French origins . The name means "manly, strong" in Greek via Latin .
Is Drue a boy or girl name? Drue is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,923 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,176. Drue is more commonly used as a girl name.
Drue is currently ranked #2,923 in popularity for girl 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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