Troy vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Troy Rank #531

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Forrest mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Troy and Forrest boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.