Troy vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Troy Rank #531

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Hector mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Troy and Hector boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.