Drury
Meaning of Drury
Drury is a male name of English origin. It is pronounced as DROO-ree (/ˈdruːri/). The name Drury has variations, with Drew being the most common alternative. In terms of popularity, the name Drury has had fluctuating occurrences in the United States. It ranked at number 8702 in 1999, with 6 occurrences. It reached its highest rank in 1919 and 1921, where it ranked at number 7 with 3391 and 2632 occurrences respectively. The name Drury carries a sense of uniqueness and charm, making it an interesting choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DROO-ree (/ˈdruːri/)
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Notable People Named Drury
| Drury Andrew Hinton was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate soldier, politician, and judge who served on Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals from 1883 to 1894. |
| Drury Lacy served as vice president and acting president of Hampden–Sydney College from 1789 to 1797. |
| Drury W. K. Bowles was a prominent nineteenth-century American politician from Virginia. |
| Drury Joseph Wall, Jr. was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Amite County from 1916 to 1920. |
