Terry vs True

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Boy #987 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"faithful, loyal, trustworthy"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Terry Rank #1,187

True Rank #987

True is more popular, ranked #987 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or True more popular?

True is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and True mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin).

Are Terry and True boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. True is primarily a boy name.