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The name Dries is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning "masculine, manly, strong".

Succinct light, and simple, Dries is a short from of Andries, the Dutch and Flemish form of Andrew. As such, it may be seen as the equivalent of the English Drew. It is a familiar choice in Belgium and The Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 500 in the 2010s. Notable bearers include Belgian fashion designer Dries van Noten and footballer Dries Mertens.

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The name Dries peaked for boys at #11135 in 2019.

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