Trump

Presidential names from Kennedy and Lincoln to Reagan and Carter have long appeared on birth certificates, but now, unfortunately, Trump has joined the ranks, having made its debut in the US stats in 2025. Seven boys were registered as "Trump" in a recent count: a controversial choice, that, unlike some of the more established presidential surnames, feels inescapably political.

Derived from the Germanic trumbe, as a surname, Trump means "drum", though more colloquially, it can be considered a word referring to a playing card with the highest value in a particular game or to the idea of beating someone or something, by doing it better. In this case, it could be a relation of the word triumph.

On the other hand, in British slang, a "trump" is another word for a fart.

Regardless of your political affiliations, Trump is probably best avoided: it doesn't have a particularly appealing sound and it would be a heavy choice to wear for any child. Donald or Donnie could be easier and more versatile, while Drummer, Victor, Prosper, and Niko hold similar meanings.

Pronounced TRUMP.