Troy vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Troy Rank #531

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Frederick mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Troy and Frederick boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.