Troy vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Troy Rank #531

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Kyle mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Troy and Kyle boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.