Franklin vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Franklin Rank #389

Troy Rank #531

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Franklin or Troy more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Troy mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Franklin and Troy boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.