Richard vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Troy Rank #531

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Richard or Troy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Richard and Troy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Troy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.