Names That Mean Stop

With its harmonious meaning and gentle sound, Truce has joined the wave of virtuous word names that have risen up the charts in the 21st century. Given to just six boys in 2023, it moved an impressive 11118 places up the US rankings in 2024, reflecting the turbulent times.

A saint's name, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'Stop!" because it was originally bestowed on a son whose older siblings had not survived, and was given in the sense of "Stop dying."

Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.