Boy Name · English Origin
Truce
Truce is a boy baby name of English origin, meaning "Agreement of peace". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Truce often also consider Trace.
Truce meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Agreement of peace
Origin: English naming roots help connect Truce to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Truce as T·R·U·C·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Truce is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Truce variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Trucea, Trucee, Trucey, Truc.
- Nicknames: Tru and T.
- Middle names: Pair Truce with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Truce middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Trace, Tyrice, Terrace, Tracey, Tracy — full picks on the sibling names for Truce guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Truce? Browse our names like Truce guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Truce
What does the name Truce mean?
Truce means "Agreement of peace" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Truce?
Truce originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Truce?
Truce has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Truce a boy's or girl's name?
Truce is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Truce in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Truce sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Truce?
Names that share Truce's sound and style include Trace, Tyrice, Terrace, Tracey, Tracy.
What middle names pair well with Truce?
Good middle-name fits for Truce pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Truce is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Truce is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Truce?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Truce share its rhythm without rhyming — Trace, Tyrice, Terrace all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.