Tru vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tru Rank #618
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #618 for Tru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tru or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Tru at #618 in the United States.

What do Tru and Sean mean?

Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Tru and Sean boy or girl names?

Tru is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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