Troy vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Troy Rank #531

Major Rank #581

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #581 for Major.

Is Troy or Major more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Troy and Major mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Troy and Major boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.