Truman

Meaning of Truman

Loyal or trustworthy man.

Truman has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Truman

After ranking as high as #930 in 2012, Truman has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Truman

• Harry S. Truman
  33rd U.S. President
• Truman Capote
  American author and screenwriter
• Truman Bradley
  American actor and narrator
• Truman Smith
  U.S. Army Officer
• Truman Bewley
  American economist

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Questions about the name Truman

What does the name Truman mean?

Truman means loyal or trustworthy man, and it comes from English origins.

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

Truman is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Truman?

Truman did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Truman most popular?

Truman peaked at #930 in 2012.