Troy vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Troy Rank #531

Jefferson Rank #711

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Troy or Jefferson more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Troy and Jefferson mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Troy and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.