Ray vs Tru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Tru Rank #618

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Tru more popular?

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Tru mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Tru boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.