Troy vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Troy Rank #531

Allen Rank #574

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Troy or Allen more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Troy and Allen mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Troy and Allen boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.