Drew

“Descendant of the druid; also a short form of Andrew” — Irish, or English via Andrew origin

Boy's name · #553 in the US (2025) · 90s

Drew reached its best rank, #126, in 1985 and ranked #553 in 2025. About 79,000 boys have carried it since 1880. About 60% of babies named Drew in recent years have been boys.

Around the world: about 1 in 2,600 boys in Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 2,900 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 3,900 boys in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 38 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Drews

Drew Weissman — American physician-scientist (born 1959)
Drew Carey — American comedian (born 1958)
Drew McIntyre — Scottish professional wrestler
Drew Fuller — American actor and former male model
Drew Seeley — Canadian actor

In stories & tradition

Drew — Pokémon
Drew Kirk — Neighbours
Drew Rock — Everybody Hates Chris

What Drews become

Among 741 notable people named Drew:

Sports figures appear 2.7× more often than among typical names — e.g. Drew McIntyre, Scottish professional wrestler.

Similar names: Morgan · Drake · Krew · Devin · Dillon · Donovan

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