Elder vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Elder Rank #2,412

Dru Rank #2,389

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Dru more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Dru mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Elder and Dru boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.