Sam vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Sam Rank #652

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Troy mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Troy boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.