Chris vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Chris Rank #651

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Troy mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Chris and Troy boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.