Troy vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Troy Rank #531

Bruce Rank #540

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Troy or Bruce more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Troy and Bruce mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Troy and Bruce boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.