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Lee vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 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

Lee Rank #715
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Troy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Troy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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