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Tanner vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Tanner Rank #443
Troy Rank #531

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanner or Troy more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Troy mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Tanner and Troy boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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