What does the name Dru mean?

Dru is a gender-neutral name of English origin: short form of Drew/Andrew, Greek for 'manly'.

When was the name Dru most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Dru peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Dru?

Names similar to Dru in origin and style include Cole, Trey, Ty, Tru, Jace.

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Dru

gender-neutral name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2000s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

short form of Drew/Andrew, Greek for 'manly'

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dru peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Dru

Cole Trey Ty Tru Jace Nate

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