Boston vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dru

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Dru Rank #2,389

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #2389 for Dru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Boston

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If you choose Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Dru more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Boston and Dru mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Dru boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.

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