Troy vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Troy Rank #531

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Russell mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Troy and Russell boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.