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Truman

TROO-mun

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Old English 'true man,' originally an occupational surname denoting someone of integrity. Literary and cinematic appeal elevates this Americana favorite.”

Popularity Over Time

Truman US popularity rank over timeRank 2603 in 1988 to rank 247 in 1945. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#247#1425#26031900192019401960198020002024

Truman is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Tru

Style

ClassicStrongBoldVintageTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Harry S. Truman (US President)
  • The Truman Show (Jim Carrey film)

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Preppy & Surname Names → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Stafford

Old English Rare & Uncommon

Sinclair

French Rare & Uncommon

Sheldon

Old English Rare & Uncommon

Townsend

Old English Rare & Uncommon

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Stafford

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Townsend

Old English Rare & Uncommon

Atticus

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Holden

Old English Beautiful But Not Top 100

Edison

Old English Beautiful But Not Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Old English 'true man,' originally an occupational surname denoting someone of integrity. Literary and cinematic appeal elevates this Americana favorite.

Truman is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Truman include Tru.

Names that pair beautifully with Truman include Stafford, Townsend, Atticus, Holden, Edison.