Troy vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Troy Rank #531

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Samson mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Troy and Samson boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.