| Meaning | manly |
| Origin | English, Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Drue |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Drue |
Compact and punchy, this three-letter powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. Drue cuts through the noise of elaborate names with refreshing directness. The unique spelling distinguishes it from the more common Drew, adding a twist that feels creative rather than contrived. This name suits a child destined to forge their own path, someone who won't follow the crowd. Its brevity makes it memorable—people never struggle to recall it after a single introduction. Drue adapts seamlessly to any surname length, creating balanced combinations whether paired with short or lengthy family names. The strong consonant opening gives it an assertive quality, while the gentle vowel ending softens the overall effect. Parents drawn to minimalist aesthetics often gravitate toward this streamlined choice. It's informal enough for childhood nicknames yet professional enough for adult contexts, eliminating the need for formal-versus-casual name considerations.
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| Drue Leyton | American artist |
| Drue Kataoka | American painter |
| Drue Chrisman | American football player |
| Drue Gordon | Australian rules footballer |
| Drue Williams | American actor |
| Drue W. Bannon | American lawyer and politician |
| Drue Kitchener | Canadian musician |
| Drue Joseph | American soccer player |
| Drue Pearce | American politician |
| Drue Heinz | American philanthropist and publisher |
| Drue Jennings | American politician |
| Drue Tranquill | American football player |
| Drue Smith | English cricketer |
| Drue Sharp | American poet |
| Drue Valentine | Character in the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Drue Fox | Character in the book series "The Clique" |
| Drue Richmond | Character in the movie "The Chumscrubber" |
| Drue Pryce | Character in the book "Gossip Girl - Psycho Killer" |
| Drue Cormack | Character in the TV show "Outlander" |
| Drue Latham | Character in the book "The Dollanganger Series" |
| Drue Hawthorne | Character in the book "The Witches of East End" |
| Drue Fulton | Character in the TV show "Sweet Magnolias" |
| Drue Barrett | Character in the TV show "Sweet/Vicious" |
| Drue Fontaine | Character in the movie "Jawbreaker" |
| Drue Van Allen | Character in the book "The Au Pairs" |
| Drue Chenevare | Character in the book "The Bourbon Kings" |
| Drue Saxena | Character in the TV show "Good Trouble" |
| Drue Kasza | Character in the book "The Glass Wives" |
| Drue Cavanaugh | Character in the book series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Drue Colorado | Character in the book "O Pioneers!" |
| Drue Hergesheimer | Character in the book "The Newcomes" |
| Drue King | Character in the movie "13 Going on 30" |
| Drue Salling | Character in the TV show "One Tree Hill" |