Troy vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Troy Rank #531

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Erick mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Troy and Erick boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.