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Dreux
Pronounced DROO /ˈdru/Medium
Meaning: From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; routes debatedLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dreux comes from the French town of Dreux and the medieval name Drogo — possibly from Germanic 'to carry, bear', or 'ghost, vision' (routes debated, which we note). A chic, rare French name (said 'DROO').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Dreux-or-Drogo at the root, and chic.
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What does the name Dreux mean?
Dreux is a French town and name (linked to Drogo, possibly 'to carry' or 'ghost'); the routes are debated.
How do you pronounce Dreux?
It's said DROO /ˈdru/ — a single syllable.
Is Dreux a boy or girl name?
Dreux is a boy's name.
How popular is Dreux?
Dreux is a very rare name in the U.S.