Troy vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Troy Rank #531

Roy Rank #542

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Troy or Roy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Troy and Roy mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Troy and Roy boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.