Drue

♂ Boy

Pronounced DROO /druː/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Drew, a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'virile', from aner/andros (man); the Old French form Dreu also existed as a standalone nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Drue is a variant spelling of Drew, itself a short form of Andrew meaning manly or virile. The distinctive spelling gives a common, friendly name a more unusual look while retaining its easy one-syllable sound.

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Origin HighOld French, Greek

MeaningVariant spelling of Drew, a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'virile', from aner/andros (man); the Old French form Dreu also existed as a standalone name

U.S. rank (2025)#3331 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,304

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

Drue is most directly a variant spelling of Drew, the English short form of Andrew. Andrew comes from Greek Andreas, from aner (man), meaning 'manly' or 'virile'. Saint Andrew, the apostle and patron saint of Scotland, gave the name its wide Christian spread. In Old French, the independently-attested name Dreu also existed, from Germanic drogo (to carry, to endure).

The spelling Drue has been used in the United States as a distinctive alternative to Drew. It remains rare but appears in U.S. birth records. As a one-syllable boys name with clean phonetics, it suits parents who want the familiar sound of Drew with a more individualized appearance.

Did you know? The name Drew (and its variant Drue) began as a medieval short form of Andrew but actually existed as an Old French given name Dreu in its own right, from the Germanic element drogo meaning to carry. This gives the name two independent historical roots.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Drew/Andrew — Greek Andreas etymology meaning manlyOld French Name Records — Dreu — Independent Old French name from drogo

Variations

DrewAndrewDru

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Drue Tranquill (1995–present)
American NFL linebacker who has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs after college football at Notre Dame.

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Crue— shares the -ue ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drue mean?

Drue means manly or virile, as a variant spelling of Drew, the short form of Andrew from Greek Andreas.

How do you pronounce Drue?

It is said DROO, as a single syllable, identical to the pronunciation of Drew.

Is Drue a boy or girl name?

Drue is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Drue?

Drue is rare, a distinctive spelling variant of the more common Drew.