Troy vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Troy Rank #531

Chris Rank #651

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Troy or Chris more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Troy and Chris mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Troy and Chris boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.