Drew

Drew is an English name functioning both as a short form of Andrew and as an independent given name derived from the Old French and Germanic element dru, meaning strong or sturdy. Andrew itself traces back to the Greek Andreas, rooted in the word aner meaning man, and was famously borne by one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, making it widely used across Europe. As a standalone name, Drew gained particular popularity in the twentieth century, especially in North America, where it was adopted for both boys and girls. Related forms include Andre, Andreas, and Andrei.