Troy vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and King mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and King boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.