King vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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King Rank #343

Troy Rank #531

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #531 for Troy.

Is King or Troy more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do King and Troy mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are King and Troy boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.