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Dreux

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Pronounced DROO /ˈdru/Medium

Meaning: From the French town Dreux (named for the Gaulish Durocasses); also read as a French spelling of Drew (a short form of Andrew, 'manly'); a place/surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A French place; a form of Drew: Dreux. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DROO').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French town Dreux (named for the Gaulish Durocasses); also read as a French spelling of Drew (a short form of Andrew, 'manly'); a place/surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5450 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520192025

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

Dreux comes from the French town Dreux (named for the Gaulish Durocasses); it is also read as a French spelling of Drew (a short form of Andrew, 'manly'); a place/surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DROO', the -eux silent).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Louisiana Creole families. Rare, a-French-place at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dreux is a French town (named for a Gaulish people) and a French spelling of Drew (from Andrew, 'manly') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DROO', the -eux silent).
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dreux — place-name; routes layered

Variations

DrewDruDrue

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dreux mean?

Dreux is variously a French place-name and a French spelling of Drew (from Andrew, 'manly'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dreux?

It's said DROO /ˈdru/ — one syllable (the -eux is silent).

Is Dreux a boy or girl name?

Dreux is a girl's name here (used for both sexes).

How popular is Dreux?

Dreux is a very rare name in the U.S.

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