Drew

Rank 523rd Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Drew was 523rd most popular baby name for boys and 725th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 896 babies were named Drew in the United States. The gender distribution for "Drew" is 63% male and 37.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,745 babies in the United States were named Drew. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Drew is around 29 to 30 years old.

The name "Drew" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Drew is .

Drew Meaning & Origin

Drew, a name of Anglo-Saxon origin, means "wise," suggesting a person with deep understanding and acute insight.

The name Drew is described as artistic, resilient and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Drew is pronounced drew in English. The name Drew has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Drew

  • The name Drew is shared by several famous people, including American actor Drew Barrymore and television host Drew Carey.

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Geography

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