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Drew

Boy / Girl name · 1,031 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Drew: 1,031 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 41 births in 1995.

Drew began as a short form of Andrew, which itself comes from the Greek *Andreas*, meaning "manly" or "warrior." It became an independent given name in its own right, particularly in Scotland and the United States. The most globally recognised bearer is Hollywood star Drew Barrymore, whose family acting dynasty stretches back to the silent film era. For sporting fans, Scottish rugby legend Drew Gilmour—who captained the national side—carries the name with particular local pride. Place-wise, the Scottish town of St Andrews shares the same Greek root as Andrew, though Drew itself lacks a specific namesake town. Notably, Drew has been used for both boys and girls since the mid-20th century, making it a rare example of a genuinely unisex name that feels neither forced nor faddish.