Frederick vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 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

Frederick Rank #424

Troy Rank #531

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Frederick or Troy more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Troy mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Troy boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.