Drew
Drew began as a short form of Andrew, from the Greek "andros" meaning manly. The short form Drew emerged in medieval English and became established as a standalone name in the 20th century. The name is genuinely unisex — used for both boys and girls, though more commonly for boys. Drew was a top-200 American name from 1980 to 2010, peaking at #134 in 1997. Drew Barrymore (born 1975), the actress known for "E.T." (1982) and "Never Been Kissed" (1999), is the most famous female bearer. Drew Carey (born 1958), the comedian and host of "The Price Is Right," gave the name a male charge. I find Drew has a brisk, slightly modern quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "Dr" opening is firm. The "w" ending gives it softness. Drew is one of the rare short forms that works equally well on either gender. Drew is a unisex name of Greek (via English) origin that means "Manly (from Andrew)". Brisk, modern, and unisex. The name sounds friendly. Drews tend to be approachable. US top 300 since 1990s. Well-known people named Drew include Drew Barrymore (actress), Drew Carey (comedian), Drew (short form of Andrew), Drew (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Drew include Andrew (full form), Dru (variant), Drew (unisex), Dreww (modern).