Tru vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tru

Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

American

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Tru Rank #618

Cal Rank #671

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

Is Tru or Cal more popular?

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

What do Tru and Cal mean?

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

Are Tru and Cal boy or girl names?

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