Tru

Meaning of Tru

Tru means "truthful" or "sincere."

Tru has Vietnamese roots — browse every Vietnamese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tru

Tru is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #591 in 2025 from #929 in 2019.

Tru as a girl's name

Tru is also used as a girl's name. Tru is often seen as a shortened version of "True," representing honesty and genuineness.

Notable people named Tru

• Tru Valentino
  American voice actor
• Tru Pettigrew
  Diversity and inclusion consultant
• Tru Davis
  American football player
• Tru Myers
  American actor
• Tru Collins
  American musician

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Questions about the name Tru

What does the name Tru mean?

Tru means tru means "truthful" or "sincere.", and it comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Tru a boy's or a girl's name?

Tru is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Tru?

In 2025, Tru ranked #591 for boys, up from #617 the year before.

When was Tru most popular?

Tru peaked at #591 in 2025.