Troy vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Troy Rank #531

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Karson mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Troy and Karson boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.