Troy vs Tru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tru

Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Tru Rank #618

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #618 for Tru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Tru more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Tru at #618 in the United States.

What do Troy and Tru mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Tru boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.

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