Troy vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Troy Rank #531

Shawn Rank #639

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Troy or Shawn more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Troy and Shawn mean?

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

Are Troy and Shawn boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.