Troy vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Troy Rank #531

Excel Rank #38,796

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Troy or Excel more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Troy and Excel mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Troy and Excel boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.