Name meaning & stats
Drew
Drew means “manly” (Ancient Greek origin). 87,160 US babies since 1940, peak 1995. Notable Drews are 2.2× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“manly”
Ancient GreekPet form of Andrew
In US birth records
Peak year: 1995
87,160 US babies were named Drew between 1940 and 2025.
Where Drews end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.5× | High · 41 people |
| Baseball player | 2.2× | High · 33 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | High · 31 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 29 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Drews show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Drew has a surprise career: 1.4×
Name twins (peaked around 1995)