Dren

♂ Boy

Pronounced DREN /ˈdrɛn/Medium

Meaning: An Albanian name, commonly read as 'deer; roe deer,' also tied to the river Drin. A short, strong single-syllable heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, strong Albanian name: Dren is often read as 'deer' (said 'DREN'). Crisp and rare.

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Origin LowAlbanian

MeaningAn Albanian name, commonly read as 'deer; roe deer,' also tied to the river Drin. A short, strong single-syllable heritage name.

U.S. rank (2023)#7870 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dren is an Albanian name, commonly 'deer; roe deer,' and connected to the river Drin. A short, strong one-beat name, familiar in Albania but rare in the U.S. (said 'DREN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Albanian families. Rare, crisp, and strong.

Did you know? Dren is an Albanian name often read as 'deer; roe deer' and linked to the river Drin — a crisp, single-syllable heritage name (said 'DREN').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dren — Albanian; 'deer; roe deer'; river Drin

Variations

DrinDrennDrian

Nicknames

DreDrenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dren mean?

Dren is an Albanian name often read as 'deer; roe deer,' also tied to the river Drin.

How do you pronounce Dren?

It's said DREN /ˈdrɛn/ — one syllable.

Is Dren a boy or girl name?

Dren is a boy's name.

How popular is Dren?

Dren is a rare name in the U.S.