Meaning: Trustworthy man
The story
Truman comes from an English surname whose older meaning is a trustworthy man. The first-name use follows a surname tradition rather than originating with a modern political figure.
Nicknames
- Tru
Famous namesakes
- Truman CapoteWriter
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Truman comes from English.
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