Troy vs Royal

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

Royal

Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#428
Total SSA Count
738
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Royal mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Troy and Royal boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.

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