Troy vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Troy Rank #531

Porter Rank #616

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Troy or Porter more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Troy and Porter mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Troy and Porter boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.