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Troy vs Seth

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

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Seth Rank #559

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Seth more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Troy and Seth mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Troy and Seth boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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