Drew in Chinese
Drew in Chinese is 德鲁 (Dé Lǔ).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- manly, strong
Etymologically, Drew is Greek and is commonly glossed as "manly, strong". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Andrew, Andre, Andres.
3 ways to write Drew
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
德鲁
Dé Lǔ
The standard transliteration of Drew: 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 鲁 (lǔ, "honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 1-syllable English name is spread over 2 characters: 德 dé + 鲁 lǔ. The tone contour is 2-3 (rising, dipping).
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 鲁
lǔ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
毅峰
Yì Fēng
Inspired by "manly, strong": 毅 (yì, "resolute, persevering") + 峰 (fēng, "summit, peak"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
The idea of "manly" behind Drew is rendered by 毅, "resolute, persevering"; 峰, "summit, peak", completes it.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 毅
yì
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
resolute, persevering
- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
德健
Dé Jiàn
德 (dé, "virtue, morality") + 健 (jiàn, "healthy, vigorous"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 德 (dé), the same opening character as the transliteration 德鲁, for the "drew" sound, and replaces the rest with 健 ("healthy, vigorous") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 健
jiàn
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
healthy, vigorous
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 74,069 boys named Drew since 1880, with the high point in 1985 (2,275 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #160 to #454 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 74,069
More About Drew in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Drew offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Drew, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Andrew in Chinese, Andre in Chinese, and Andres in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Andrew in Chinese, Andre in Chinese, and Andres in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Jace in Chinese, Dillon in Chinese, Larry in Chinese, Cristian in Chinese, and Miles in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Drew, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Drew to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Drew translated into Chinese?
德鲁 (Dé Lǔ), or 德魯 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Drew with real meaning?
Try 毅峰 (Yì Fēng): resolute, persevering + summit, peak, inspired by "manly, strong". For something that still sounds like Drew, 德健 (Dé Jiàn) is a middle ground.
How many strokes does 德鲁 have?
27 strokes in simplified form and 30 in traditional; per character: 德 15, 鲁 12.