Troy vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

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24 High Risk

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Troy Rank #531

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Bo mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Troy and Bo boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.