Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Tru
UnisexEnglish· “true, faithful”
- Meaning
- true, faithful
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- TROO
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #591
- US babies 2025
- 496
- Best rank
- #591 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Tru
Tru is an English name that is usually said to mean “true, faithful”.
Tru is a short, modern spelling of True, the English word meaning faithful, loyal or accurate. It is also used as a short form of names such as Truman, an English surname meaning trusty man. The word true comes from Old English treowe, faithful. Tru is used for both boys and girls, and its simplicity gives it a minimalist, contemporary appeal. As a virtue name it carries a sense of honesty and loyalty. Tru works well as a first name or as a crisp middle name.
Popularity over time
Tru first appears in US Social Security records in 1995. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 2019. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #591, and its highest count, 496 babies. Use has grown 589% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,905 in 2000, #1,972 in 2010, and #591 in 2025. Of the 3,794 US boys named Tru since records began, 65% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 983 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Ocean, Campbell, Akari, Aries, and Jream.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tru ranked highest in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Delaware.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #180 | 18 |
| Louisiana | #220 | 24 |
| Delaware | #240 | 5 |
| South Carolina | #273 | 21 |
| Georgia | #320 | 39 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Tru is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 38% of US babies named Tru were girls and 62% were boys.
Tru is usually pronounced TROO, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with T and ends in “-ru”.
Middle names for Tru
A few middle names that flow with Tru: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tru
Similar names
Faith Girl
FAYTH
“faith, trust” · English
#254
Hope Girl
HOHP
“hope” · English
#352
Love Girl
LUHV
“love” · English
#957
Grace Girl
GRAYS
“grace” · English
#38
Joy Girl
JOY
“joy, happiness” · English
#419
Chase Boy
CHAYS
“hunter” · English
#192
Blake Boy
BLAYK
“black or pale” · English
#316
Cole Boy
KOHL
“from an English surname” · English
#182
Serenity Girl
suh-REH-nih-tee
“calm, tranquility” · English
#129
Jude Boy
JOOD
“praised” · Hebrew
#155
Paige Girl
PAYJ
“young servant, page” · English
#346
Jake Boy
JAYK
“short form of Jacob” · English
#457
Lists that include Tru
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tru mean?
Tru is an English name that is usually said to mean “true, faithful”.
What is the origin of the name Tru?
Tru has English roots. Tru is a short, modern spelling of True, the English word meaning faithful, loyal or accurate.
Is Tru a popular name?
Yes. Tru ranked #591 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Tru a boy or girl name?
Tru is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 38% of US babies named Tru were girls and 62% were boys.
How do you pronounce Tru?
Tru is usually pronounced TROO. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings