Troy vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

Layne Rank #697

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Troy or Layne more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Troy and Layne mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Layne boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.