Troy vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Troy Rank #531

Sam Rank #652

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Troy or Sam more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Troy and Sam mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Troy and Sam boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.