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Troy vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Edgar mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Edgar boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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