Dries Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DREES //driːs//
Origin: Dutch; Flemish
Meaning: Dutch: 'he who is strong'; Flemish: 'the brave one'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dries is a diminutive of the name Andreas, which has roots in Greek. It is commonly used in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The name has historical significance in Christian contexts, often associated with Saint Andrew. In contemporary times, Dries remains a popular choice in Dutch-speaking regions.
Famous people named Dries
In this section, you will find notable people named Dries. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dries who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Dries Mertens is a Belgian professional footballer known for his speed and agility on the field.
Dries Van Noten is a Belgian fashion designer recognized for his unique prints and textiles.
Dries Devenyns is a Belgian professional cyclist who has competed in various international races.
Dries Roelvink is a Dutch singer and television personality known for his contributions to Dutch pop music.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dries. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dries was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Dries has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dries has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dries is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dries was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dries
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dries.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 |