Troy vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

Clay Rank #544

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Troy or Clay more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Troy and Clay mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Clay boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.