Tru vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tru

Boy #618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"true, faithful, genuine"

Origin: Old English

American

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Tru Rank #618

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #618 for Tru.

Is Tru or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Tru at #618 in the United States.

What do Tru and Colby mean?

Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tru and Colby boy or girl names?

Tru is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.