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Troy vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Moses mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Troy and Moses boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.

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