Tru
Tru is a boy name of English origin meaning “True, loyal”, pronounced TROO. It ranked #591 in the United States in 2025, given to 496 babies, and peaked at #591 in 2025. Common nicknames: Tru.
How popular is Tru in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Tru mean, and where does it come from?
Tru is the word true with the e removed, and it belongs to the small family of virtue names — True, Justice, Legend, Sincere — that American parents have taken up over the last thirty years. It also serves as a short form of Truman, which means the same thing: a true man, a loyal servant. American records hold it from 1995; it entered the top thousand in 2019 and reached its highest position in 2025, rising steadily for both sexes and more often for boys.
How is Tru used around the world?
Tru is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Tru?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Tru mean?
Tru is a boy name of English origin meaning "True, loyal." Tru is the word true with the e removed, and it belongs to the small family of virtue names — True, Justice, Legend, Sincere — that American parents have taken up over the last thirty years. It also serves as a short form of Truman, which means the same thing: a true man, a loyal servant.
How do you pronounce Tru?
Tru is pronounced TROO. Common variations include True, Truman, Trew.
Is Tru a boy name?
Yes, Tru is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Tru.