Troy vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

Boston Rank #628

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Troy or Boston more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Troy and Boston mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Boston boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.