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Tu

Pronunciation: [ t-OO ]

Boy Name #21,453 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tu is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-OO.

Parents who love the name Tu often also consider Bandon, Destiny, .

Popularity Over Time

#21,453
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#21,453
Total SSA Count
6

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Tu is also used as a girl name, ranked #46568.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tu

Is Tu a boy or girl name?
Tu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21453. As a girl name, it is ranked #46568. Tu is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Tu?
Tu is pronounced t-OO.
How popular is the name Tu?
Tu is currently ranked #21453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Tu a common or rare name?
Tu is an uncommon name, ranked #21453 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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