Troy vs Dexter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Troy Rank #531

Dexter Rank #722

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Troy or Dexter more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Troy and Dexter mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin).

Are Troy and Dexter boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Dexter is primarily a boy name.