Hero vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

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Hero Rank #2,338

Dru Rank #2,389

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Hero or Dru more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Hero and Dru mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Hero and Dru boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.