Bo vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Troy Rank #531

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Bo or Troy more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Bo and Troy mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Bo and Troy boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.