Troy vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Troy Rank #531

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Colin mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Troy and Colin boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.