Major vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Major Rank #581

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Troy mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Major and Troy boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.