Tu
Pronunciation: [ t-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 313 babies have been named Tu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,453 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,453
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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French demain origin
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Albanian origin
"dawn, daybreak"
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Hebrew origin
"appointed, placed"
#21,434 in US
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#21,595 in US
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About the Name Tu
Tu is a boy name .
Is Tu a boy or girl name? Tu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,453 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,568. Tu is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tu is currently ranked #21,453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tu include Tucker, Turner, Tuff, Tulsen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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