Troy vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Troy Rank #531

Shane Rank #602

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Troy or Shane more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Troy and Shane mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Troy and Shane boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.