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Truett

♂ Boy

Pronounced TROO-it /ˈtruːɪt/High

Meaning: English surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'faithful,' 'honest,' or 'trustworthy,' likely used as an occupational or character surname before becoming a given nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Truett is a distinguished Old English surname meaning 'true' and 'trustworthy.' Known as the middle name of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, it carries Southern American warmth and integrity.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningEnglish surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'faithful,' 'honest,' or 'trustworthy,' likely used as an occupational or character surname before becoming a given name
U.S. rank (2025)#521 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births578 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Truett derives from the English/French root trewe (true, faithful), a virtue-name turned surname. As a given name it is particularly associated with Southern American culture through S. Truett Cathy (1921–2014), the founder of Chick-fil-A, whose full first names were Samuel Truett. The name combines the virtue of truth with a vintage surname-name quality.

Truett has grown as a given name in the United States in the 2010s and 2020s, especially in Southern and Christian communities. It appeals to parents who appreciate its virtue meaning, its Southern heritage, and its distinctive sound — similar to Emmett and Garrett but less common.

Did you know? S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, has inspired a wave of babies named Truett among families who admire his business ethics and faith — making Truett one of the rare names directly linked to a fast-food entrepreneur.
Overall data confidence 80%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TruittTrue

Nicknames

TrueTru

Famous Bearers

  • ★S. Truett Cathy (1921–2014)
    American businessman, founder of Chick-fil-A, known for his faith-based business principles.

If you like Truett…

Emmett— two-syllable double-t surname-name with the same vintage American feel
Garrett— two-syllable -ett surname-name with the same Southern and classic character
Beckett— double-t surname-name with the same literary, Southern gravitas
Everett— two-syllable -ett surname-name in the same dignified surname-name tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Truett mean?

Truett comes from the Old English/French root trewe meaning 'faithful,' 'honest,' or 'trustworthy' — a virtue-name turned Southern American classic.

How do you pronounce Truett?

It is said TROO-it — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Truett a boy or girl name?

Truett is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Truett?

Truett has been rising in the U.S. since the 2010s, especially in Southern and Christian communities, and now charts in the top 500 boys' names.