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Troy vs Ari

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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Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Ari mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Troy and Ari boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.

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