Troy vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Sterling mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Sterling boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.