Troy vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Troy Rank #531

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Jay mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Troy and Jay boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.