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Erick vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Troy Rank #531

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Troy more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Erick and Troy mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Troy boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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