Dru vs Reef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

Australian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,557
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dru Rank #2,389
Reef Rank #2,557

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2557 for Reef.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dru ___

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

Reef ___

  • Reef James
  • Reef Alexander
  • Reef Thomas
  • Reef Oliver
  • Reef Blue
  • Reef Hunter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

If you choose Reef

Kai River Coral Sage Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dru or Reef more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Dru and Reef mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin).

Are Dru and Reef boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Reef is primarily a boy name.

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