Troy vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Troy Rank #531

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Erik mean?

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

Are Troy and Erik boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.