Seth vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Troy mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Troy boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.