Troy vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Troy Rank #531

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Ariel mean?

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

Are Troy and Ariel boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.