Sam vs Tru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

American

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Sam Rank #652

Tru Rank #618

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Tru more popular?

Tru is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Tru mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Tru boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.