Cal vs Tru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

American

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Cal Rank #671

Tru Rank #618

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Tru more popular?

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Tru mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Tru boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.