Troy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Troy Rank #531

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Richard mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Troy and Richard boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.