Boston vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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Boston Rank #628

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Troy mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Boston and Troy boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.