Drey

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAY /ˈdreɪ/High

Meaning: A modern short name, variously a form of Drew/Andre (from Andrew, the Greek andreios, 'manly/brave') and a standalone coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern short name; a Drew/Andre echo: Drey. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern short name, variously a form of Drew/Andre (from Andrew, the Greek andreios, 'manly/brave') and a standalone coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8469 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 437

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

Drey is a modern short name, with no single fixed root — variously a form of Drew/Andre (from Andrew, the Greek andreios, 'manly/brave') and a standalone coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'DRAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Drey is a modern short name, variously a form of Drew/Andre (from Andrew, 'manly/brave') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DRAY').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DreDrayDrae

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drey mean?

Drey is variously a form of Drew/Andre and a standalone coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Drey?

It's said DRAY /dreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Drey a boy or girl name?

Drey is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Drey?

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